The Wise Ones of Old

Originally appeared April 2008

The wise ones of old had subtle wisdom
And depth of understanding,
So profound that they could not be understood.
And because they could not be understood

To say too much about Taoism can interfere with another’s own direct experience of intuitive understanding. Having read this piece many times in the past, I see how often it takes multiple readings to reveal deeper insights.

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