“The ancients understood the ephemeral and advised their students not to take life too seriously. Life changes too quickly for us to dwell overly long on a single aspect. Things may go one way for a while, only to change quickly and unpredictably. Therefore, the wise realize that there is nothing to be gained by regarding life as immutable. It is far better to accept and work with its ephemeral quality. Then, no matter how difficult things are, we can laugh.”
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“Laughter” from “Everyday Tao”
Deng Ming-Dao
http://home1.gte.net/uusara/minister/don53.htm
1 year ago