Voidness is that which stands right in the middle between this and that. The void is all-inclusive; having no opposite, there is nothing which it excludes or opposes. The all illuminating light shines and is beyond the movement of the opposites.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True wisdom accepts all opposites without taking sides.
- In plain terms
- The void includes everything and has no opposite or enemy.
- What can you take from it?
- Embrace all sides of an issue to find true balance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you see opposition in your life?
- Can you include what you oppose?
Another view
Some situations require choosing a side.
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