Sometimes we are reluctant to fulfill our purpose

Art and writing inspired by ancient Zen and Taoist poets.

Nature is not benevolent; with ruthless indifference she makes all things serve their purposes . . .
- Lao Tzŭ

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Sometimes, we are reluctant to fulfill our purpose
Sometimes it takes a little tough love.

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Lao Tzŭ, as quoted in The Wisdom of the East: The Sayings of Lao Tzŭ, translated from the Chinese by Lionel Giles, 1904. For the original text from which this is drawn, visit here.

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