As personal commentary is sometimes useful, I might include my own thoughts and feelings about the passages I present. Here's an example of a format I might use:

Passage of the Day
4/15/01

"In dwelling, be close to the land. In meditation, go deep in the heart. In dealing with others, be gentle and kind. In speech, be true. In ruling, be just. In daily life, be competent. In action, be aware of the time and the season."
- Lao Tzu

Commentary:

I often find myself obsessing on things which don't really matter. This passage, taken from "Tao Te Ching," reminds me that the basic principles of life can and should be simple.

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