THE WATERCOURSE

When sages speak of being the watercourse of the world, the poetic imagery is the place where streams flow together to form a larger river. Thus, the watercourse is a convergent point, a gathering place where people come together to create something positive.

Being the watercourse requires mastery of yin and yang. A master of the yin principle has the ability to touch people, to communicate with them and understand them. This is the power of diplomacy, tact, social graces, courtesy and kindness. A master of the yang principle has the ability to galvanize people, to get them moving and motivate them. This is the power of dynamism, achievement, action-orientation and leadership.

When you bring together the yin and yang in perfect balance, you become one with the imagery of the watercourse. You create the convergent point, which can be your family, circle of friends, work or community. IT brings people together, and as they interact with one another in a spirit of harmony, a river of the Tao will emerge.

The Tao Today

The river of the watercourse is a powerful flow of creative energies. It can be a family that is full of warmth and laughter, a team that functions like a well-oiled machine or a company where people love what they do. Whatever the river may be in your case, you have the unique privilege to initiate it and witness its flow across the landscape, bringing benefits to everyone it encounters.

The Tao of Joy Every Day

~ Derek Lin