here is the quote(my fav.): wealth staus honor and praise that come from enlightened qualities are like flowers in mountains always growing and blooming naturually. those that come from ones achievements in ones career choice are like flowers in a pot being moved about, removed , and replanted. those that come from temporal power are like flowers in vases, with out roots, soon to wilt.
Tao quote what do you think do you agree?
flowers from mountains can be uprooted to be replanted in our homes, after which cut and placed in vases, soon to wilt. However, before they die, we can collect the seeds they produce and grow another flower, this time it can be placed anywhere desired.
This is my own explaination of how power and wealth can be manipulated if you put a little effort and thinking in it
Reply:enlightment is truth which never changes.
The rest is temporary.
Reply:I understand and agree with the concept that the value of praise, honor and to some degree status are directly related to how you come by them. The one that I don't understand is wealth. Wealth is tangible and has a set value, how it is attained does not affect that value. Now I would agree that how it is used can impact the true value of that wealth.
Reply:Taoism is a philosophy which is rooted on following the Tao (Way)
In this quote, i think its says that when one follows the natural way, then he'll be successful and permanent. But he follows the artificial, then it will not last long.
It is important in the Taoist philosophy to follow the way of nature. To avoid artificiality.
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