The supreme good is like water,
which benefits all of creation
without trying to compete with it.
It gathers in unpopular places.
Thus it is like the Tao.
The location makes the dwelling good.
Depth of understanding makes the mind good.
A kind heart makes the giving good.
Integrity makes the government good.
Accomplishment makes your labors good.
Proper timing makes a decision good.
Only when there is no competition
will we all live in peace.
Lao Tsu describes the Tao as water- a common metaphor he uses. He also continues to emphasize the concept of non-work, non-competition as creative.
The Law of Thermodynamics is the reason and means for creation. It does not interfere with anything else- everything else is a result of this law. Any attempt to alter or manipulate the actions of this law result in a balancing action.
The purpose of humanity or any life is to process high quality energy into low quality heat- we can be aware of this simple concept and use it to obey the law- doing the next right thing- or the law will counter balance the negative.
Only when we understand that the universe is in perfect balance, accept and live by that rule will we have peace.
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