241213 What I learned in my studies this morning 5

Today's Meditation(s):

Tao Te Ching, 78 (Deng Ming-Dao and Jane English)

No one who wants to rule is worthy. Anyone who has the spirit to be a true leader understands that rulers are not leaders. If they were leaders, they would be leaders instead of rulers.

Leaders inspire. They have a deserved loyalty which allows people to follow their lead despite disagreements. They follow because they trust, they choose. Leaders don't coerce.

Rulers may try not to coerce, but it's always there and it absolutely will be used if they deem you uncooperative enoug.

So... choose leaders, not rulers.