The Tao gives birth to one.One gives birth to two.
Two gives birth to three.
Three gives birth to ten thousand things.
The ten thousand things carry yin and embrace yang.
They achieve harmony by combining these forces.
Men hate to be "orphaned," "widowed," or "worthless,"
But this is how kings and lords describe themselves.
For one gains by losing,
and loses by gaining.
What others taught, I teach.
The violent do not die a natural death.
This is the essence of my teaching.
[For Personal Development]
- When we accept our weaknesses and negative emotions/thoughts we are free to focus our attention on and embrace the positives.
- Human nature is paradoxical as we are individuals, completely alone, yet we yearn for companionship and friendship.
- Live by the sword, you die by the sword.
[For Coaching]
- Gaining can lead to attachment and risk aversion. Losing can be liberating and lead to the freedom of detachment.
- Give up the need to be right as a coach. Allow the client shows up vulnerable and fearful and you are not making them wrong for it. Be compassionate.
- Break a vicious cycle by taking actions.
