STS/STO

[Questioner]

We have several people here who are learning that being a doormat isn't necessarily the start of wise loving help. I'm one of them! You'll get support here at growing a backbone, if that's what you'd like.

Here's a great resource: http://www.yellowbridge.com/onlinelit/daodejing.php
It shows three different translations side by side, along with the Chinese characters with pop-up definitions. The original language is very picturesque and metaphorical. With this approach you can start to get a feel for what it could mean to you.

I don't know of any other forum with as many little gems of interaction as this place.