Prophet
The prophets have their secrets
And their certain magic.
I am not a prophet.
I know only the ordinary.
That is my Tao.
Prophets of Tao are a special category. These men and women are
acknowledged experts in meditation, philosophy, medicine, geomancy,
sorcery, martial arts, science, mathematics, literature, painting,
poetry, scripture, history, music, and liturgy. They can do
extraordinary things; they can answer any question. The vast number of
secrets each of them embodies is staggering. The degree of
extraordinary skill they command is formidable.
They are great, but that is all.
Those who follow Tao strive for perfection, but they are wary about
being called prophets. That is a limited role. Being a prophet
represents a great trap baited with the temptation of self-importance.
The ultimate aim of following Tao is to transcend identity. Those who
call themselves prophets or even masters maximize their identities.
It is far better not to be a prophet, and to eschew the
responsibilities, limitations, and temptations. It is far better to be
obscure and to be thought stupid. Having someone call you by a title is
an interference that you don't need. When you are seeing the greatest
wonder of your life, the last thing you want is to have someone blocking
the light.
Personal Interpretation
Prophets are capable of amazing feats, but they are also known for being extraordinary, and this keeps them from having as intimate a relationship with Tao as they might otherwise enjoy. The prophet is known the world over. He or she is defined by identity, but the old teachings tell us that individual identity keeps us from being one with the universe. In order to find peace, we must first learn how to let go. This is no easy task. It is why we should enjoy normalcy. It is why the meek shall truly inherit the earth, and the heavens too.
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