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"From the point of view of Tao," said the Spirit of the Ocean, "value and worthlessness are like slopes and plains. To consider either as absolutely such would involve great injury to Tao. Few and many are like giving and receiving presents. These must not be regarded from one side, or there will be great confusion to Tao. Be discriminating, as the ruler of a State whose administration is impartial. Be dispassionate, as the worshipped deity whose dispensation is impartial. Be expansive, like the points of the compass, to whose boundlessness no limit is set. Embrace all creation, and none shall be more sheltered than another. This is the unconditioned. And where all things are equal, how can we have the long and the short?
Source Chuang Tzu, chapter 17, §7 · 📖 Read the full passage
✨ To meditate on today
According to Chuang Tzu, the Spirit of the Ocean, the figure of wisdom, answers the Spirit of the River that from the point of view of the Principle there is only one unity under changing aspects: one must adapt to circumstances, be fair and kind to all, and embrace all beings, for all are one. Today, widen your circle: give the same kindly attention to someone you usually hardly notice as to those close to you.
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