"The trunk is hollow,
But the branches live.
The void is fundamental,
But the ten thousand things are diverse.
Therefore, wanderers free themselves from cares
And follow Tao in great delight."
The Church teaches that life goes in cycles of desolation and consolation. I suppose this is similar to void and life, in that all of us are, at least ultimately, destined to experience both. With this understanding, I see that they are indeed inseparable, if I try to separate myself from one, I struggle. If I instead accept both, I can not only end my struggle but also be free to love. Perhaps love is what unites them, making both possible and even necessary in this world where division is a constant threat.
But the branches live.
The void is fundamental,
But the ten thousand things are diverse.
Therefore, wanderers free themselves from cares
And follow Tao in great delight."
The Church teaches that life goes in cycles of desolation and consolation. I suppose this is similar to void and life, in that all of us are, at least ultimately, destined to experience both. With this understanding, I see that they are indeed inseparable, if I try to separate myself from one, I struggle. If I instead accept both, I can not only end my struggle but also be free to love. Perhaps love is what unites them, making both possible and even necessary in this world where division is a constant threat.
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