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TAO TE CHING · 道德经

Chapter 22

Relationships
ORIGINAL · 原文

曲则全,枉则直,洼则盈,敝则新,少则得,多则惑。

ENGLISH INTERPRETATION

Yield and remain whole. Bend and become straight. Be empty and become full.

TAO IN MODERN LIFE

Let the chapter meet your life.

Flexibility protects what rigidity breaks. Yielding can be a mature way to preserve energy and relationship.

TODAY'S PRACTICE

In one conversation, replace your defense with one honest question.

REFLECT

What are you protecting by refusing to bend?