Showing posts with label middle path. Show all posts
Showing posts with label middle path. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

wu way.

THE WU WAY

Wu-wei is the Taoist expression for the power of positive not-thinking.

It is the action in non-action, the knowing in not-knowing, the something in nothing, the doing in not-doing. Wu-wei is the strength of a willow in a wind storm, the resistance in yielding.

It is t’ai chi. Wu-wei is following the way of water, the way of wind. It is not the absence of action, but it is the absence of trying. Wind is never still, but it has no intention. Water ever seeks its own level, but not on purpose.

Wu-wei: The balance point of being and doing.

THE POOH WAY

Literally, Wu Wei means “without doing, causing, or making.”

But practically speaking, it means without meddlesome, combative, or egotistical effort. It seems rather significant that the character Wei developed from the symbols for a clawing hand and a monkey, since the term Wu Wei means no going against the nature of things; no clever tampering; no Monkeying Around.

The efficiency of Wu Wei is like that of water flowing over and around the rocks in its path — not the mechanical, straight-line approach that usually ends up short-circuiting natural laws, but one that evolves from an inner sensitivity to the natural rhythm of things.
~ From The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff

Monday, January 17, 2011

Wu wei, again?? Or, Ace of Swords as defender of 'middle path'.

Ace of Swords in the "Situation" Position

Your unique comprehension of the situation can help clear up confusion that could otherwise jeopardize progress.

The card that lands in the Situation position refers to social or circumstantial factors which could be affecting your life at this time.

With the Ace of Swords in this position, circumstances indicate that the path to your destination twists and turns in a bewildering way. Your insight, however, can penetrate and make sense of the confusion.

You possess an outlook or vision that can harmonize with whatever competing interests and needs present themselves. Ultimately, it is up to you to reveal the big picture, point out the middle path, and reconcile the polarities. You are aware of what the next step is. Continue to focus on it solely without letting yourself or others be distracted.
From tarot.com.