Tao Meditation: Pivoting

One of the main tenets of Taoism is the noticing and reacting to natural changes and cycles in the environment. It uses nature as the analogy, but there's a deeper way of interpreting it--natural interactions with friends, coworkers and family.

I am in a relationship. It's up to me to go with what is said and see the natural ebb and flow of it's goings-ons. In this manner, not one person takes the lead or becomes the boss, it moves in a manner that is organic and appropriate for being Tao.

There is also a spiritual component that arises from such a concept. By paying attention to what my partner needs, I am donating energy to the relationship--and become better for both of us, as well as, growing myself.

It's especially important now, for I am very aware we are at a crossroads. We have the wedding, the dog and the house. College and education are completed, we both have good cars. In terms of goals, we've done everything we elected to do. This is natural. What I'm noticing now is that we are redefining our relationship with a new set of goals: making the house worth more, paying off debt and growing towards midlife. It's the 'pivot' of the meditation's title.

I think I've found a connection to today's poem. We're set.

Peace out.