Chapter 15 - Spot the Daoist

The Daoist is,
Enigmatic yet subtle,
Different in being.
They hide in plain sight,
Thus can only be described via proxy.

They are careful of each step,
As if they are walking on the edge of the abyss.
They are vigilant of each action,
As if each action affects their neighbors.
They are respectful in their presence,
As if they are honoured guests.

Yet,
They act without inhibition,
As if ice when it melts.
They are down to earth,
As if not having learned how to live.
Their heart is open,
As if the deepest of valley.
They are honest and simple,
As if they are stupid.

Who can wait for the mud to settle in the water until it clears?
Who can let stillness be the action that gives birth to life?

This Daoist,
Does not strive for more.
Just enough,
For there to be space for renewal.

古之善为道者，微妙玄通，深不可识。夫唯不可识，故强为之容；豫兮若冬涉川；犹兮若畏四邻；俨兮其若客；涣兮其若凌释；敦兮其若朴；旷兮其若谷；混兮其若浊；孰能浊以静之徐清？孰能安以静之徐生？保此道者，不欲盈。夫唯不盈，故能蔽而新成。