Flow like water

11/06/2025 10 min

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Why does gentle water carve solid rock? In Chapter 8 of the Tao Te Ching, we learn that the highest good isn’t force but quiet service. This episode shows how water’s humility can shape your English practice, cool conflict, and simplify daily life.✨ Why listen?• Discover why softness outlasts strength.• Master key words like benefit, compete, disdain, content.• Try a “water exercise” that relaxes your mind and sharpens your speech.📜 Chapter 8 TextThe highest good is like water.Water benefits all things and does not compete.It flows to places people disdain,and so is like the Tao.In dwelling, live close to the ground.In thinking, keep to the simple.In conflict, be fair and generous.In governing, don’t try to control.In work, do what you enjoy.In family life, be completely present.When you are content to be simply yourselfand don’t compare or compete,everybody will respect you.📢 Stay connected!Host — @luiz.manzatoEnglish coaching — @goldenpath.englishPress play and let calm currents guide your growth. 🚀