The Tao is so different from the religion of my childhood.  It seems to have so little dogma, recitation, rules and commandments that, if broken, yield guilt and shame.  Instead it is a subtle puzzle that keeps pointing to “how” everything comes about AS the “first principle.”  Very different.

How it is, is it.  The Tao is the process from what looks to be nothing, to all that happens, to all that is.  I do like puzzles, so it keeps me asking questions.  Unlike the religious upbringing of my youth that gave answers and discouraged questions.

As Lao puts it: How do I know?  I look inside myself and see.

And along with that today I take the tools of mindfulness and gratitude.  Being here now in the Tao and great-full.