Tao Te Ching, Chapter 13 "Favor and Disgrace" (寵辱章) Paraphrase by Derek Lin
We paraphrase a chapter to demonstrate a complete understanding of the chapter by expressing the original meaning in our own words.
The paraphrase:
There is saying that both favorable and unfavorable words cause fear, because our biggest problem is the ego that reacts to these words.
How can both favorable and unfavorable words cause fear? We think positive opinions are highly desirable, while negative opinions are to be avoided. We become so invested in them that gains and losses, whether positive or negative, become very big deals to us. We worry about them all the time, before and after judgment. That is why we say both favorable and unfavorable words cause fear.
How is it that our biggest problem is the ego? Think about the troubles we get into when the ego is out of control. When we receive criticism, we feel shock and anger because it is painful; when we receive praise, we feel unsure and even more anxious because we want more so badly. These issues all go away when we dial down the sense of self-importance. That is why we say our biggest problem is the ego.
Therefore, the greatest rulers are the ones who can transcend the ego. Instead of being concerned about themselves, they feel only concern for the greater good. Similarly, the greatest individuals are the ones who love something greater than themselves - the family, the team or community. They are the ones who can truly take charge for the good of all.
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From Tao Talks with Derek Lin. For more information see taoism.net
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