Heaven and Earth are dancing
partners!
Tao: the dance.
The sage leaves self behind,
And takes the lead.
The sage's steps are naive;
Yet seem self-assured.
The sage is a wallflower;
Yet partners all.
Dancing?
Living!
Becoming unselfconscious
- 'forgetting the self' - 'going with the
flow' - 'living in the moment' - 'taking a
brain holiday':
these are all descriptions of states of mind
arising from immersion or absorption in a
physical or mental task or activity.
Concentration on
planning, or learning techniques and skills, is
balanced by the ability to act spontaneously and
directly.
Acquaintance with Tao develops and hones
judgement on when to throw one's self into a situation - and
when to sit it out!