The Tao of Gokui - seven

In ancient times there were great Taoist Sages.

Their way of living was so deep, so subtle, it cannot be directly explained.

Some in the way of the empty hand and other "Ways" achieve such a level that it sometimes goes beyond explanation. To forge the spirit; to polish the mind; to achieve in body is the ultimate and connects to the Tao in unlimited ways; inconceivable to us if we try to conceive it logically.

Instead, here is how they looked:

Cautious, as if crossing the ford of a stream in Winter

Alert, as if surrounded by danger

Polite, as if they were always a guest

Yielding, like ice that is on the verge of melting

Sincere, like an uncut block of wood

Receptive, like a valley

Opaque, like muddy water

Practitioners of the Way strive to achieve many traits in regards to combat and life.

- Cautiousness, as if each move could be death.

- Alertness, as if the touch of a feather precedes danger.

- Politeness, as if your actions regard a loved one.

- Yielding, as a feather carried by the breeze.

- Sincerity, as if the action brings enlightenment.

- Receptivity, as if you would benefit greatly with each action.

- Opaqueness, as if a veil covered your face.

(Q:)

Who can wait quietly for muddy water to slowly settle and become clear?

Who can continue to calmly live, and so experience nature's constant, slow growth?

We live in a world of gotta have's or those who have no patience to wait for the natural evolution of life. Technologies push us beyond what is normal; what is natural; what is natures presence. Everything has its own rhythm and cadence. To break from that is to cause a disturbance in the Universe, in the Tao, in the Way of life.

The rewards are far greater for those who follow the natural world and allow everything to achieve its destiny as it was intended. To push just to achieve self-gratification is to block the energy of the Universe and what calamity will occur because of this, many.

(A:)

People who follow the Tao do not desire excess to be full.

People who do not desire excess have unseen energy that constantly invigorates.

A person who discovers the truth of the Way no longer desires the mere physical attributes but develops the energy of the sun and moon to influence the earth and heavens above.