e. The beginning of the universe is the mother of all things(Tao52). The source of life is as a mother(The way of life52). These two readings show us that the reason we are here is because of the mother universe. People do not realize how great it is to be alive, and the wonderful things that we get to experience everyday. I had felt this same way before I read the Tao Te Ching. But now I wake up with a smile, because I know that I get to go out into a beautiful world, and experience it like it is the first time that I have seen it. People today are trying to change the world when the world can not be changed. If you try to change it, you will ruin it(Tao29). The universe is what gives us life. If we try to change it who know what could happen. If we keep building buildings and tearing down the trees that give us oxygen than what will happen to us?Christmas time is a time of giving and sharing. I always thought this meant it was a time to give and receive gifts. I was wrong. The Tao says, Not seeing desirable things prevents confusion of the heart(Tao3). If you do not think about things and be happy with what you have and be grateful for what you have than you will not overlook the true meaning of Christmas. After reading about the Tao I have learned that the most important thing about the holiday season is spending time with the ones you love and get to know them a little better. People should really try to do this, because I believe that it will bring a family closer together.As I sit here in the library and see student after another walk by with a handful of large books it make me wonder if those books are telling students things that they really need to know to live a good life. The Tao Te Ching is only about 5,000 words, but has more insight than all of the books in the library when it comes to living. I have found this book very helpful when it comes to every day situations. My outlook on classes and studying has changed ever sinc...
