Tao Te Ching Part Seven
“Heaven and Earth last forever.”

Heaven and Earth combined are seen as the Tao, the giver and taker of life. The alchemy of being human from earthly desires (jing energy) aspiring to the heavenly spirituality (shen energy).
“Why do heaven and Earth last forever? They are unborn, So ever living.”

To understand that which is always there is unborn, infinite, immortal and eternal therefore often not seen or recognised as being the container that contains all life and its potential.

“The sage stays behind, thus he is ahead. He is detached, thus at one with all. Through selfless action, he attains fulfilment. “

By being still and silent, not desiring or trying to become something or someone beyond his natural self, by remaining detached from worldly desires his actions become selfless, he is able to engage fully in in life and enjoy its wonders without trying to possess or control therefore giving complete fulfilment.