by Michael Cotugno | Mar 10, 2014 | The Tao of Divorce Blog
Fourteenth Verse of the Tao Te Ching: That which cannot be seen is called invisible. That which cannot be heard is called inaudible. That which cannot be held is called intangible. These three cannot be defined; therefore, they are merged as one. Each of these three...
by Michael Cotugno | Mar 1, 2014 | The Tao of Divorce Blog
Thirteenth Verse of the Tao Te Ching: Favor and disgrace seem alarming. High status greatly afflicts your person. Why are favor and disgrace alarming? Seeking favor is degrading: alarming when it is gotten, alarming when it is lost. Why does high status greatly...
by Michael Cotugno | Jan 22, 2014 | The Tao of Divorce Blog
Eleventh Verse of the Tao Te Ching: Thirty spokes converge upon a single hub; it is on the hole in the center that the use of the cart hinges. Shape clay into a vessel; it is the space within that makes it useful. Carve fine doors and windows, but the room is useful...
by Michael Cotugno | Dec 19, 2013 | The Tao of Divorce Blog
Tenth Verse of the Tao Te Ching: Carrying body and soul and embracing the one, can you avoid separation? Can you let your body become as supple as a newborn child’s? In the opening and shutting of heaven’s gate, can you play the feminine part? Can you love your...
by Michael Cotugno | Sep 11, 2013 | The Tao of Divorce Blog
Ninth Verse of the Tao Te Ching: To keep on filling is not as good as stopping. Overfilled, the cupped hands drip, better to stop pouring. Sharpen a blade too much and its edge will soon be lost. Fill your house with jade and gold and it brings insecurity. Puff...