Tao Translation In Modern Words--#26

Since time began,
this is what it's meant to be in touch with Tao:
Tao made the heavens clear.
Tao made the earth solid.
Tao made our spirits strong.
Tao made the valleys fertile.
Tao gave all living things life.
Tao gave rulers authority.

Without Tao, the heavens would collapse.
Without Tao,the earth would crumble.
Without Tao, our spirits would fade away.
Without Tao, the valleys would dry up.
Without Tao, all life would become extinct.
Without Tao, rulers would stumble and fall.

Humility gives us power.
Our leaders should think of themselves as insignificant, powerless,
unworthy of their stature.
Isn't that what humility is all about?

Be strong,
but pay no attention to hollow praise.
Don't call attention to yourself.
Don't make a scene.