Tao & Metal
Proverb
A tiger won’t return to prey it didn’t kill.
Poem
Don’t chase the big chariot
You’ll only choke on dust
Don’t think about the world’s pain
You’ll only make yourself miserable.
Don’t chase the big chariot
You’ll be blinded with dust
Don’t think about the world’s pain
Or you will never escape from despaire.
Meditation
The Way can be hard, just like metal.
It commands restraint and a recognition of appropriateness.
Be modest. Do not pretend to be a tiger,
or to follow the ways of the great,
chasing the king’s chariot.
Do not think you can solve all the world’s problems.
Be hard on yourself and exercise restraint and due humility.
©Loes Raaphorst 10/2005