Explanation Of The Tao Te Ching Part Fifty One 

“All things arise from Tao.
They are nourished by Virtue.
They are formed from matter.
They are shaped by environment.
Thus the ten thousand things all respect Tao and honor Virtue.
Respect of Tao and honor of Virtue are not demanded,
But they are in the nature of things. 

Therefore all things arise from Tao.
By Virtue they are nourished,
Developed, cared for,
Sheltered, comforted,
Grown, and protected.
Creating without claiming,
Doing without taking credit,
Guiding without interfering,
This is Primal Virtue.”

This is telling us that everything arises from source and if it remains well connected and in harmony with it   will live a nourished life.

Our environment shapes us and as source doesn’t demand harmony, we can become distracted, lazy and lose touch, and if we do, we are bound to suffer.

If we remain connected we will feel sheltered, comforted and protected.