With no mind, flowers lure the butterfly; With no mind, the butterfly visits the blossoms. Yet when flowers bloom, the butterfly comes; When the butterfly comes, the flowers bloom.
Ryokan TaiguRead
You must rise above _x000D_ The gloomy clouds _x000D_ Covering the mountaintop _x000D_ Otherwise, how will you _x000D_ Ever see the brightness?
Interpretation
This quote encourages individuals to overcome challenges in order to experience the positive aspects of life.
Ryokan Taigu’s quote suggests that in order to perceive the beauty and brightness that life has to offer, one must rise above the difficulties and obstacles, represented by the gloomy clouds. It reflects the idea that personal growth and the attainment of joy often require us to confront and transcend our struggles, enabling a clearer view of life’s potential and positivity.
In practice
In a motivational speech about resilience during tough times.
With no mind, flowers lure the butterfly; With no mind, the butterfly visits the blossoms. Yet when flowers bloom, the butterfly comes; When the butterfly comes, the flowers bloom.
My advice to female directors is not to wait until you feel like your ideas have been pre-certified or until you think you've gotten some approval for them. Then it's too late! Follow your gut. That's hard to do, but the only way to be original.
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But why think about that when all the golden lands ahead of you and all kinds of unforseen events wait lurking to surprise you and make you glad you're alive to see?
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