UNDER-ACHIEVER
Water seeks low places.
Tao flows that way too.
Becoming
lowly,
The sage is a
channel.
Becoming
still,
The sage is a pool.
Becoming
empty,
The sage is filled full.
A hole?
Whole!
The sage
roams about scattering droplets of wisdom like
dew: in words, deeds, gestures.
Tao
enjoins: respect and nurture your roots; be pointed
against hypocrisy and self-deceit.
Deal
fairly, honestly and
openly; but be alert to fraud, trickery and
lies. Resist cruelty, injustice and
incompetence.
Be kind but firm, polite but direct, easy-going
but not shallow. Steer towards clarity, and away from
confusion.
