To follow the path of Tao does not require extraordinary effort,
Tao Te Ching By Lao Tzu Rendered by: Julian von Bargen, John Braun, Jr., David Warkentin
Yet it is easy to be diverted from it.
Governance and justice are purchased by a relative few,
As the most powerful in society bathe themselves in disproportionate wealth.
Poverty, famine, and war point to a corrupt and dishonest system
maintained by corporate and government collusion.
Wealth is funneled upward.
This is known as legal theft.
It is not the way of Tao.
This is a 9 image panorama of Kryger Reservoir on the west side of Windsor. This open Space features a 1.5 mile trail that loops around Kyger Reservoir. It is a favorite fishing area for bald eagles. One is perched behind me on large cellular tower as i took these images. I hope you enjoyed your 4th of July.
4 Comments
Faye White
This is a beautiful scene. I can see why the eagles like it.
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Faye! I hope you have a wonderful Sunday!
Alexander S. Kunz
To read that quote as rendered from an ancient text like the Tao Te Ching, in our present time is… I don’t know. Painful? It makes me think that individually, things have gotten a little better for humankind, but on the greater scale of things, not much has changed. Sigh.
Monte Stevens
Yes, the say it was written about 4th century BC, which was a while ago. Makes me think we have grown in technology but not necessarily emotionally or spiritually. And, there are more very similar to this one in his writings. It must have been a major issue for the author at that time.