It is my pleasure to share with you once again another completed chapter from our translation of the Tao Te Ching. Tao Te Ching translates to The Way of the Action of the Soul. 

In 2004 Alan and I made the surprising discovery that The Way of the Action of the Soul was written about the nine Soultypes, and that its specific purpose is to help people spiritually develop using the wisdom of the Soultypes.

Eighty-one chapters in all, The Way of the Action of the Soul contains nine chapters for each Soultype. From our search worldwide, it is the only historical document we have found thus far dedicated to the Soultypes. Reading these ancient words penned over 2,000 years ago is an extraordinary experience! Translating from Chinese requires much care.

Our first translations were published in 2004 and 2005, and we are thrilled to now be pulling out even more information about the Soultypes from this remarkable text.

TAO TE CHING
The Way of the Action of the Soul
Soultype 8, Chapter 26

Translation by Siska Tovey and Alan Sheets

Solidity creates a gentle foundation.
When spiritual essence is abandoned, turmoil reigns.

Truly, the sage goes forth without separating from this foundation.
Even though they protect, they stay peaceful and undisturbed.

How is this so?
The sage uses the gentleness of their sacred body.

If gentleness is lost, the foundation is destroyed.
Turmoil reigns and separation follows.

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Siska Tovey

Siska Tovey is the Director and Cofounder of New Equations and New Equations Music.