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“A Thousand Names
for Joy” The Master “In many chapters of the Tao Te Ching, Lao-tzu describes himself through a figure called the Master, the mature human being who has gone beyond wisdom and holiness to a world-including, world-redeeming sanity. There’s nothing mystical or lofty about the Master. He (or she) is simply someone who knows the difference between reality, and his or her thoughts about reality. He may be a mechanic or a 5th grade teacher or the president of a bank, or a homeless person on the streets. He is just like everyone else, except that he no longer believes that in this moment things should be different than they are. Therefore in all circumstances he remains at ease in the world, is efficient without the slightest effort, keeps his lightness of heart whatever happens, and, without intending to, acts with kindness toward himself or herself. He is who you are once you meet your mind with understanding.” |
