Tao Te Ching Verse 17 – The Spiral Downward!
To know Tao alone, without a trace of your own existence, is the highest. Next comes loving and praising it, then fearing it, then despising it.
— Jonathan Star, Tao Te Ching, The Definitive Edition, Verse 17
In all interactions, we are one of these four phases. This is an excellent discussion of self-government and how verse 17 of the Tao Te Ching relates to our recovery experience.
Link to hear Damon E's story mentioned in the podcast. https://wejoy.org/php/speaker_detail.php?slug=damon-e-2023-cartersville-ga-steps
We are looking forward to seeing you at an upcoming meeting!
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