The seven spectra of a balanced life

A Christian Reads the Tao te Ching

Here's an outline to help follow this complex episode!

Today we'll look at chapter 73, which seems a bit disconnected and confusing at first (which is why it took me two extra weeks to prepare). We'll touch on a few side topics, then we'll spend the majority of the book relating this chapter's idea of perfect wu wei to the seven areas of balance identified by independent author Doruk Cansev in his new book Balanced: Unleash the Power of your Personality.

You can find Doruk's book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09157T1MH/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

1. The Tao as DNA of the universe

2. Balancing courage with caution - the spectra of Liveliness (aware and passionate) and Self-esteem (humble and confident)

3. The Tao does not strive/compete/wage war yet it always overcomes/wins/conquers - the spectra of Tension (calm and active)

4. The Tao does not speak yet it always responds - the spectrum of Warmth (loving and independent)

5. The Tao does not ask/command yet it is always obeyed/supplied with its needs - the spectrum of Agreeableness (compassionate and assertive)

6. Marshall Davis on God as relationally wu-wei and perfectly balanced

7. The Tao is relaxed/seems to have no aim yet it is good at making plans/its purpose is fulfilled - the spectra of Openness to change (flexible and focused) Perfectionism (relaxed and disciplined)

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