The best athlete
wants his opponent at his best.
The best general
enters the mind of the enemy.
The best businessman
serves the communal good.
The best leader
follows the will of the people.
All of them embody
the virtue of non-competition.
Not that they don't love to compete,
but they do it in the spirit of play.
In this they are like children
and in harmony with the Tao.
The generals have a saying:
"Rather than make the first move
it is better to wait and see.
Rather than advance an inch
it is better to retreat a yard."
This is called
going forward without advancing,
pushing back without using weapons.
There is no greater misfortune
than underestimating your enemy.
Underestimating your enemy
means thinking that he is evil.
Thus you destroy your three treasures
and become an enemy yourself.
When two great forces oppose each other,
the victory will go
to the one that knows how to yield.
Audio of the Meetings
- January 31, 2016: Click Here>>
- Febuary 7, 2016: Click Here>>
Reference:
The following books were referenced during the talks:
- A Thousand Names for Joy, by Byron Katie, Three Rivers Press, 2007
- The Gospel According to Jesus, by Stephen Mitchell, Harper Collins, 1991
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