Tao Te Ching Chapters 13-28
I definitely like best Tao than Confucius. If I would have to choose between those two, I would definitely choose Tao. His teachings are more clear. He even responds with enthusiasm and clarity. Not like the arrogant tone of Confucius. " Is it not understanding?" (Analects 15:24) That simply says: Are you stupid? It is as simple as this. Well, no one is a wise man chosen from the heavens. Duh.
" Accept disgrace willingly. Accept misfortune as the human condition". (13 pg.15) I like this quote since it basically says, relax, chill, everything will be fine, if you learn to accept it. Even so, the great difference between Tao and Confucius, is that at least Tao explains when he asked. " What do you mean by 'Accept disgrace willingly"? Accept being unimportant. Do not be concerned with loss or gain. This is called"accepting disgrace willingly".
A hard blow on the face to Confucius. Not only did Tao explain so well, but he also made a great point. Many people have the desire to be something. Make a difference to the world. Everyone says we may be little, but we make a huge difference. That is a bunch of lies. We should all land straight to the ground. Nobody cares of such a person, and no own will ever be somebody. Just a few, but that is because they are really but really good. This quote made me feel great, since instead of trying, it only landed me back to the ground, and not worrying on trying.
Even though if I try, I wont have high expectations since I know how to fail. " Misfortune comes from having a body. Without a body, how could there be misfortune? Surrender yourself humbly; then you can be trusted to care for all things. Love the world as your own self: then you can truly care for all things". (13 pg.15) Another great explanation from Tao. Fortunately for me, I realize I wont have to bother caring for others.
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