tao te ching verse 77 (Robert Williams’ translation)
The Tao maintain balance in all things
because it is flexible as the wind.
It brings rain where it is needed and cold
to equal the heat. It never stands by and
witness inequities.
Ones who control by force and power
is in opposition of the Tao. They take from
the needy and give all to the rich.
The master continues giving because
her abundance knows no end.
She expects nothing in return while
denying credit for her deeds. She never
exalt herself above anyone.
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The woman who does not trust in the Tao believes people cannot do for themselves. She provide her gifts out of pity. The people are like small helpless babies. The true master is more transparent and understands that bringing others to self-reliance is the only true compassion. As such, the master does not cry because she’s busy helping people care for themselves.
The Invisible Dragon
Unfortunately for you: the act of requesting of others to “Give up the What If’s”, is itself a “What If” that you are chasing, since you will never be able to stop everyone from pursuing their Hopes or “what if’s”.
The true purpose of “Giving up the Chase for What If’s”, is to simply Stop Trying or Hoping in Vain, and DO IT. To make all those What If’s Cease to be only “what if’s” and to MAKE THEM REALITY.
Tao is not to be taken or understood at face value. It’s several layers of Causality deeper than everyone thinks.
SAAD FOR YOOUUUU (to quote Vegeta)
Giving, unless masterfully done, can as i have found to my own detriment, deprive others of the joy of emptyness and freedom.
I agree with you 100%.