There was something formless and perfect, before the Universe was born
It is serene, empty, solitary, unchanging, infinite,
Eternally present.
It is the mother of the Universe
For lack of a better name,
I call it the Tao.
It flows through all things, inside and outside
And returns to the origin of all things,
The Tao is great,
The Universe is great,
Earth is great,
Man is great.
These are the four great powers.
Man follows the Earth
Earth follows the Universe
The Universe follows the Tao
The Tao follows only itself.

“Empty your mind of all thoughts
Let your heart be at peace
Watch the turmoil of beings,
but contemplate their return
Each separate being in the Universe
returns to the common Source
Returning to the Source is Serenity
If you don’t realize your Source,
stumble in confusion and sorrow
When you realize where you come from,
You naturally become tolerant, disinterested, amused
Kindhearted as a grandmother, dignified as a King.
Immersed in the wonder of the Tao,
You can deal with whatever comes”