All things flourish, and each returns to its source.
Interpretation
Everything grows and develops, ultimately returning to where it began.
This quote by Laozi reflects the cyclical nature of life and existence, suggesting that all phenomena arise, flourish, and eventually return to their origins. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of all things and the natural order of the universe, reminding us that life is a cycle of growth and return.
In practice
During a meditation workshop, discussing the nature of existence.
If you understand others you are smart._x000D_ If you understand yourself you are illuminated._x000D_ If you overcome others you are powerful._x000D_ If you overcome yourself you have strength._x000D_ If you know how to be satisfied you are rich._x000D_ If you can act with vigor, you have a will._x000D_ If you don't lose your objectives you can be long-lasting._x000D_ If you die without loss, you are eternal.
When nothing is done, nothing is left undone.
A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.
Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment.
In the world there is nothing more submissive and weak than water. Yet for attacking that which is hard and strong nothing can surpass it.
Rule your mind with serenity rather than with force and manipulation.
It's the attitude about life, man. Looking at the light instead of the dark. Looking at love instead of fear.
The natural cause of the human mind is certainly from credulity to skepticism.
Character is formed in the stormy billows of the world.
Staying true to our goals, Question Bridge as a company and as a project is not singularly about black males. One of the things I'm so excited about Question Bridge is that my vision goes far beyond black males.
There is a crisis of public morality. Instead of policing bedrooms, we ought to be doing a better job policing boardrooms.
The world has never yet seen a truly great and virtuous nation because in the degradation of woman the very fountains of life are poisoned at their source.
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