Poem: Tao Te Ching - Verse 44

'When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.' John reads verse 44 of the Tao Te Ching

Transcript

The Dao Te Ching,

Chapter 44 Fame or integrity?

Which is more important?

Money or happiness?

Which is more valuable?

Success or failure?

Which is more destructive?

If you look to others for fulfillment,

You will never truly be fulfilled.

If your happiness depends on money,

You will never be happy with yourself.

Be content with what you have.

Rejoice in the way things are.

When you realize there is nothing lacking,

The whole world belongs to you.

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Thank you for sharing the words of the Tao Te Ching and the reminder to pause from our striving, to be present, and to be grateful and content in this moment and the next. Paz de Dios

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Ellen
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A wonderful reminder of the important things, recited in such a gentle comforting way. Thank you John

What is great reading!

Always excellent!🙏

Lovely!

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I love the choices he makes for reading poetry. His voice and cadence really allows the listener reflective pauses and is gentle to the soul.

So true thank you

“There is nothing lacking. The whole world belongs to you.” Love it 💕 thank you 🙏

the Tao Te Ching/Dao De Jing speaks to my heart.

I am fed in literary and

Wonderfully worded and deeply insightful.

Namaste

I feel empowered!

The right words at the right time
Thank you from Texas
I will pass this to my almost grown children.

Thanks, John, for another short, centering meditation

A very timely reminder, thank you. Sorry I couldn’t donate. This app is not accepting any donations from me?

Becoming a morning must. Thank you.

Pearls of wisdom... I adore Tao De Ching.. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏻🌈

Wow! Thank you!🙏🏽❤️