A part of life apart from life:
I am a warrior-watcher awaiting.
If my destiny goes unfulfilled, the world will be a better place  - since I was born to lead in the endgame.
Like the Maytag repairman, should I grow old, discarded and idle, it will signify that all of creation yet avoided a meltdown - a very good thing, indeed!
Can I remain still until my moment for action?

15.
[They] ...  were subtle, mysterious, profound, responsive.
The depth of their knowledge is unfathomable.
Because it is unfathomable,
All we can do is describe their appearance.
Watchful, like men crossing a winter stream.
Alert, like men aware of danger.
Courteous, like visiting guests.
Yielding like ice about to melt.
Simple, like uncarved blocks of wood.
Hollow, like caves.
Opaque, like muddy pools.

Who can wait quietly while the mud settles?
Who can remain still until the moment of action?
Observers of the Tao do not seek fulfillment.
Not seeking fulfillment, they are not swayed by desire for change.