Is It All The Same?

By Edge of Humanity Magazine, November 19, 2019

Nibbling On Asian History & Philosophy Series

Source:

The Guiding Light of Lao Tzu

By Henry Wei

Says Lao Tzu:

“Misfortune is what fortune leans on;
Fortune is where misfortune conceals itself.
Who can know the ultimate result?”

(page 115)

Hermit Poet’s Comments: I like the phrase “that it is all how we take the hits.” Failure is a good thing because we learn and can grow stronger.

Is misfortune and fortune actually just a state of mind?

Example: I can be pounding away the hours at a low pay fast food job, or I can be relaxing on an island watching the sunset. Of course, I would rather be on the island, but if the mind is trained to be happy wherever I’m at or whatever I’m doing, then that will create contentment.

The Guiding Light of Lao Tzu