Chuang Tzu

Apologies

If a man steps on a stranger’s foot In the marketplace, He makes a polite apology And offers an explanation: “This place is so crowded.”   If an elder brother Steps on his younger brother’s foot He says, “Sorry.” And that is that.   If a parent steps on his child’s... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: Chuang Tzu    freedom    Love    politeness    sincerity    wisdom

The Empty Boat

Who can free himself of achievement and fame Then descend and be lost Amidst the masses of men? He will flow like Tao, unseen… He will go about like life itself, With no name and no home. Simple is he, without. To all appearances he is a... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: Chuang Tzu    tao