from Verse Ninety-FourAn insect on a swift horse travels a thousand miles without flying; it carries no provisions, yet does not get hungry.~ Wen-tzu: Understanding the Mysteries ~
The above sentence really jumped out at me! It tells me that, aside from some initial planning, I need to learn to let go and not to attempt to organize every facet of my life. The insect puts itself into a favorable environment (the horse) and then rides with it wherever it may go.
For me, this provides a very apt description of wu wei in application. The insect obtains all it needs without putting forth continuous effort. It goes without going.
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For me, this provides a very apt description of wu wei in application. The insect obtains all it needs without putting forth continuous effort. It goes without going.
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But being an insect, it would have no idea of where it would end up.
ReplyDeleteNor would it care.
Its only interest would be in sucking the blood out of the horse.
Somewhat like an average human, on an average planet.