反者道之動；弱者道之用。
天下萬物生於有，有生於無。
天下萬物生於有，有生於無。
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Translation
Returning is the motion of the Dao.
Yielding (Softness) is the utility of the Dao.
The ten thousand things in the world are born from Being (You).
Being is born from Non-being (Wu).
Chapter 40: Returning is the Motion (第40章：去用)
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📜 Liuren Perspective
In Liuren Fajiao, every action must eventually "return" to its source to regain its power. "Returning" (反) is the cyclical movement of energy. After a ritual or a day of work, the practitioner "returns" to the Wuji or the Altar to replenish their Qi.
"Yielding/Softness is the utility" (弱者道之用) means that we use "Soft" (Yin) energy to perform "Hard" (Yang) tasks. Just as a flexible branch does not break in a storm, the practitioner's "softness" (lack of ego-resistance) allows the immense power of the Dao to flow through them without causing harm.
The "Birth from Non-being" (有生於無) is the fundamental law of magic. Our intent (Wu) gives birth to the spiritual image (You), which then manifests as the physical result in the world. Understanding this hierarchy is the key to all Wicha.