Yao and Shun – and the Ancient Sages
A Sunday letter on stillness, compassion, and the quiet strength of non-action.
Tonight, I want to share an old Taoist story – about Yao and Shun, two legendary rulers said to have governed in harmony with Heaven and Earth.
The text is taken from The Book of Chuang Tzu, one of the most beloved classics of Daoism.
It reminds us what it truly means to act without forcing – to let life unfold of its own accord.
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