9. Familiar to your inner self
Selections from the scriptures of Master Guan

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When a man is capable of good judgment and remaining quiescent,
his flesh will be plump and full, his ears and eyes sharp and clear.
His muscles will become taut, and his bones sturdy.
Thus he is able to wear on his head the Great Circle
and plant his feet on the Great Square,
Find his reflection in the Great Purity
and be comparable to the great illuminated spirits. 

Respectful and cautious, and avoiding excesses,
he daily renews his Power.
He comes to understand everything in the world
and thoroughly examines its four extremities.
The respectful development of his inner well-being
is what we call becoming familiar to your inner self.
Being like this and not going down
He has a life without excess. 

 

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Edited by A.J. den Hond