The compassionate warrior will be the winner, and if compassion is your defense you will be secure. Compassion is the protector of Heavens salvation. Stephen Mitchell, Tao Te Ching, Verse 67

All streams flow to the sea because it is lower than they are. Humility gives it its power. Stephen Mitchell, Tao Te Ching, Verse 66 Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching th

Today, I will set asideeverything I think I know about myself, the Big Book, my disease, the 12 Steps, and especially about Spirituality so that I might have an open mind and a new experience with al

He (The Master) has nothing, thus has nothing to lose. Stephen Mitchell, Tao Te Ching, Verse 64 Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in every meeting: You can dow

When she (The Master) runs into difficulty, she stops and gives herself to it. Stephen Mitchell, Tao Te Ching, Verse 63 Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use in ever

Why did the ancient Masters esteem the Tao? Because, being one with the Tao, when you seek, you find; and when you make a mistake, you are forgiven. Stephen Mitchell, Tao Te Ching, Verse 62 Here

He considers those who point out his faults as his most benevolent teachers. He thinks of his enemy as the shadow that he himself casts. Stephen Mitchell, Tao Te Ching, Verse 60 Here is a link to

Give evil nothing to oppose and it will disappear by itself. Stephen Mitchell, Tao Te Ching, Verse 60 The Book of Mirdad - Here is a link to an online version of the Tao Te Ching that we use i

Because he has let go, he can care for the peoples welfare as a mother cares for her child. Stephen Mitchell, Tao Te Ching, Verse 59 The Book of Mirdad - Here is a link to an online version o

Dear God, please set aside everything I think I know about myself, this book, my disease, these steps, and especially about you so that I might have an open mind and a new experience with all these th