August 12, 2008

peaceful freedom

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I’ve been watching the Olympics and this piece is inspired by them. I’m inspired by what I’m learning about China. I’m inspired by the athletes. I’m inspired by the colors. I’m inspired by moments like these when the world appears to come together. And during the opening ceremony one of the announcers mentioned a quote from a Chinese philosopher.

"True virtue to great life is to live like water ~ flowing easily, moving away from resistance and collision, always delicate, graceful and calm."

If I have one goal right now, it would be to know this way of living. I thought you might enjoy it too, so I wanted to share it here with you, (and I wanted to keep it in my blog so I could always reference it should I forget where I’m wanting to go :) )

Thanks for all the new blog love ~ I am so happy here.

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Comments (5)

This is a beautiful tribute to the Olympics. I enjoy watching them too.
When it was held in Utah, I was glued to the TV. It was exciting to have them held at home.
I feel the same way, that the Olympics brings us together and it feels so peaceful for awhile.
I have to admit, when I heard that quote during the opening ceremonies, I instantly thought of you and your podcasts! =)
That quote really sums up my life goals too. If I could just learn to live like water, I would have really learned something and lived a wonderful life.
Wow...i love you!!! that is awesome!!! that caught my attention too and thankfully it was tivo'd so i could go back and hear it again. i wrote it down because i wanted to blog it on my myspace!!! i was just blackle~ing it and your site popped up so i thought i would check it out!!! i honestly really don't pay much attention to the olympics but heard how amazing the opening was and wanted to check it out!!! i'm always inspired by cultures and traditions and it was absolutely phenomenal!!! so glad i had the opportunity to watch it and there was definitely a sense of oneness!!! well i wish you the very best and a life like water!!! :):):) peace and much love!!!
Great quote. I'm putting it on a sticky for daily viewing!