Philosophy

I recently asked a collegue if they had a dominant philosophy. They replied, “What do you mean?”
I replied; “Do you have a personal belief system or framework of ethical principles that help you navigate life?”
They replied, “I don’t know.”
I thought to myself, “God help me”.

Forty-Five

Great accomplishment seems imperfect,
Yet it does not outlive its usefulness.
Great fullness seems empty,
Yet it cannot be exhausted.

Great straightness seems twisted.
Great intelligence seems stupid.
Great eloquence seems awkward.

Movement overcomes cold.
Stillness overcomes heat.
Stillness and tranquillity set things in order in the universe.

Tao Te Ching by Lao Tsu
Translation by Ray Burgess