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Tao - 6 / 14 / 2024
Tao Te Ching
the importance of context in translating chinese writing
meaning is dependant on what else is used
The Tao of Pooh
the uncarved block
pu [Chinese]
something in its natural state
simplicity & its natural power
life is fun
Pooh
British endearment for small children
child-like
playful
heaven & earth in harmony
obeying the same universal laws
not the laws of man
simple minded is not stupid
the useful wisdom of simplicity
knowledge from experience vs cleverness [learning, especially from books]
inner nature
things are as they are
who are you?
the wise know their limitations
what can you do?
work with things as they are
recognize inner nature
which do you do?
don't try to eliminate negatives
use them in a positive way
do without doing
do or do not, there is no try
being here
being anywhere, but where you are
you can't save time
you can only spend it wisely or foolishly
the goal is less important than the path by which it is reached
caring / compassion
to go nowhere & to do nothing
the empty mind sees what is in front of it
Seven Taoist Masters - translated by Eva Wong
The Tao of Pooh - Benjamin Hoff
Tao Te Ching - Lao Tse
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