A Journey into the Mystery and Wonder of the Tao

A poem. Into The Heart of The Tao.

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I would like to extend my sincerest gratitude to all existing and new subscribers to The Art of Flow journal. I’m honored that you have chosen to join me on this journey. I’m committed to delivering inspiring poems, essays, insightful reflections, and practical wisdom to help you navigate life’s challenges with greater ease, clarity, and purpose. Thank you!

I look forward to exploring the depths of life’s flow together!

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This week, amidst family gatherings for Thanksgiving and demands of a hectic work schedule, I found solace in revisiting some of my old journals. As I flipped through the pages, I came across a poem I had written around 1990, a testament to the transformative power of meeting Master Hua Ching Ni aka OmNi. In this video, OmNi, founder of College of Tao, shares timeless wisdom on harmonizing with nature and yourself. His wisdom initiated me into “The Universal Way,” illuminating a lifelong love affair with Easter philosophy, a path of self-discovery, healing, and spiritual growth that continues to inspire me today.

Into The Heart of The Tao poem was inspired during that transformative period, I immersed myself in the ancient wisdom of Taoism, studying the Five Elements and exploring the holistic principles of Oriental medicine and dietary therapy. Through these powerful practices, I experienced improvement in my overall well-being and quality of life.

I am deeply grateful.

Into The Heart of The Tao

In silence, I deeply breathe in the void,
Where yin and yang in harmony engage,
The cosmos' rhythm, eternal and slow,
The Tao's gentle whisper, "let go."

With every inhale, I am closer to the divine,
Qi's vital force, like the morning's glow.
Through meridians, life force flows,
Balancing the elements, as they grow.

Exhaling, I release all conflict,
Embracing wu wei, the effortless life.
Like water flowing, I surrender to,
The Tao's current, wild, and free.

In stillness, I find the eternal pace,
Where breath and universe entwine in space.
The unnameable, the mystery, the whole,
The eternal breath, my soul's goal.

With each cycle, I align and harmonize,
Body, mind and spirit, realize.
The Tao's essence, pure and true, 
In every breath, I breathe anew.

©Yolanda Valdés

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May the flow be with you now and always! 🙏🏽

With love,

Yoli