Dance with the Tao

The ego and the Tao are polar opposites. Choose the one and lose the other. Adopt the ego's perspective and you will not see Her. Dance with the Tao and you will be way too busy to have time for the voice that always speaks first. Dance with the Tao and the ego will melt in Her presence.

Whenever you try to control, whenever you feel resistance, or need to exert lots of effort, you know that you have lost the connection with the Tao already. The ego must be present in this case because along the Tao everything is smooth and harmonious. But at least you have signposts to watch for. If you catch yourself experiencing these symptoms, just let go of your agenda and try to connect with the Tao again. The Tao is always waiting for you with open arms.

When you stroll along the Tao everything you do is passive - you just react to your environment but all along you know that you are blessed in this magnificent moment and that the outcome will be beyond your wildest imagination. You move with the flow, but that doesn't mean that you will be jerked around like a straw in the wind. You need to be highly alert, highly present to follow all Her steps. But don't worry, it is not a ballroom dancing competition either. If you step on Her feet you will both stop and laugh heartedly and then continue dancing. What is left is a perfect harmony, a perfect union. All you can do is to admire the new creation - it will be impossible to dissect what was your doing and what was Hers.

The mind stands still when you connect with the Tao. All you do is to tune into the flow, all your worries drop and your agenda fades in the background. There is music, laughter and so much creativity and energy wherever She walks. In this oneness you will get a glimpse of the Tao's secret and you always have this connection at your disposal. When you experience Heaven on earth the ego just melts. Enjoy!

By Su Zhen