Think Contextualy

The chapter of the Laozi previous is from around 6th century BCE, that is roughly 2600 years ago, I'm sure you know. Does it mean anything today? I'm quite certain if it had been written today, it would fit in perfectly.

Here is something I wrote last year;

Fuck the monetary system,

Fuck war,

Fuck poverty,

Just passing the time,

In my own narrow mind,

I love this war,

And the death toll,

Wasn't life such a bore,

Before young men went off to war,

Feeling the pressure of the monetary system,

Fighting for a cause they do not believe in,

But they are bleeding,

For money,

So I just pass the time,

In my own narrow mind,

With a smile on my face,

Slowly losing this rat race.

I will post any new ideas like this that come to mind. There are two that I already have, they just need redrafting.

Thanks,

A

The Tao Te Ching (Laozi)

According to tradition, it was written around the 6th century BCE by the sage Laozi.

I will post a new chapter that fits the mood once a week.

So to start with, here is one of my favourites;

Chapter 75 (第七十五章):

People's poverty,

Is caused by parasitic exploitation by superiors,

Hence there is poverty.

People's complicatedness,

Is caused by ambitions of superiors,

Hence there are complications.

People's willingness to sacrifice,

Is because of the weight given to life,

Hence there are sacrifices.

Only those who are not ambitious for achievements in life,

Are truly capable of appreciating life.