yarn yoga

I really like the Tao Te Ching and if you're even remotely interested in Eastern philosophies, you probably will, too.

I know there are some free versions of this book online somewhere, but none of the ones I looked at were as well written as the translation I have by Stephen Mitchell.

Here's some passages from the book that I really like:

#8
The supreme good is like water,
which nourishes all things without trying to.
It is content with the low places that people disdain.
Thus it is like the Tao.

In dwelling, live close to the ground.
In thinking, keep to the simple.
In conflict, be fair and generous.
In governing, don't try to control.
In work, do what you enjoy.
In family life, be completely present.

When you are content to be simply yourself
and don't compare or compete,
everybody will respect you.

It presents a simple and honest approach to life. I don't read the text often, but when I do, it helps me feel more grounded and at ease. The tao is pretty cool. :)

Here's another one. Part of it is dedicated to Stara knits. You'll know the part when ya see it!

#11
We join spokes together in a wheel,
but it is the center hole
that makes the wagon move.

We shape clay into a pot,
but it is the emptiness inside
that holds whatever we want.

We hammer wood for a house,
but it is the inner space
that makes it livable.

We work with being,
but non-being is what we use.

Hope you enjoyed the samples!