To Understand the Concept of ‘Good,’ We Must Accept the Mutually Arising Polarity of ‘Bad’

Conscientious humane action requires that we navigate the space in-between what is ‘good and bad’ to minimize harm caused to others by remaining too long at unnatural extremes.

Like good and bad, to practice humility we must also experience conceit.

The Tao Te Ching is not hesitant in stating what it would term despicable behaviour in the hearts of those who cultivate “Tao.”

These individuals are called Sages or Enlightened Ones — terms you will find in the Tao Te Ching and other so-called spiritual texts. In modern terms, we might call these people human-heartedness leaders (or even gurus). To cultivate “Tao” is to practice the principles found in the Tao Te Ching by leading with integrity and conscientiousness, harmonizing with the natural order of things.

What I believe this means is recognizing and honouring the ‘bad’ that comes with the ‘good’ because that is simply the nature of things.