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TAO TE CHING · 道德经

Chapter 48

Inner Peace
ORIGINAL · 原文

为学日益,为道日损。损之又损,以至于无为。

ENGLISH INTERPRETATION

In learning, gain daily. In following Tao, let go daily—until effortless action becomes possible.

TAO IN MODERN LIFE

Let the chapter meet your life.

Growth is not only accumulation. Wisdom often appears when noise, urgency, and unnecessary effort are removed.

TODAY'S PRACTICE

Remove one nonessential commitment from this week.

REFLECT

What are you ready to stop carrying?