1. What are some descriptions of the Dao that you found? How do you understand them? Describe the Dao in your own words.
2. What hints did you find for living "in tune" with the Dao? Is this a way of being that you think would be easy or difficult for you? Explain.
3. Choose the passage from the Dao de Jing that you like the most. It can be an entire chapter, or just part of a chapter. It should be at least 8-10 lines. Type the section in your essay. Explain why you selected this portion, and what intrigues you about it, and how you interpret it.