Challenge Day #27
Tao Te Ching The Tao Te Ching is one of the most written about and translated books in the world. I think of it as the book of mystery for within its 81 verses/chapters you will begin to be surrounded by the unfolding of the universe. The beauty of the Tao is in the simple complexity of each verse. No two translations are the same and no two people that read any translation will walk away with the same message. In fact if you read it today and then come back another day the same message will take on new meaning. Having read several translations I find it most helpful to read at least two or three varied translations before I begin to grasp the implications for my life. Several themes flow throughout the book which resonate with me. I'd like to share three with you. Take moment to read these two different translations of a portion of verse two. Translation 1 When people see some things as beautiful Other things become ugly. When people see s...