Tag: Zen

Emptiness (and a grain of salt)

[…] One of the many things we could say instead of — /
— instead of “I hate my stupid life” /
Confronting a memory /
Confronting a hypothetical /
Confronting other peoples’ theoretical thoughts about us /
Confronting ‘what if I had done it that way instead?’ /
All these emotions come and go, passing like ships, or birds, swiftly by […]

Smallness – #311 from 365 Tao by Deng Ming Dao

AI summarizes the Taoist … Chinese American person from San Francisco: Life is primarily composed of small, everyday moments rather than grand achievements. While aspirations for greatness are common, focusing on the small things allows for meaningful experiences to be recognized and appreciated. By cultivating attention to these minor opportunities, one can find fulfillment and avoid the trap of waiting for perfection.