Wordsworth invited his readers to abandon their usual perspective and to consider for a time how the world might look through other eyes, to shuttle between the human and the natural perspective.
Why might this be interesting, or even inspiring?
Perhaps because unhappiness can stem from only having one perspective to play with.
Alain de Botton, The Art of Travel
Learn the alchemy which true human beings know:
The moment you accept the troubles you have been given
the door will open.
Rumi
If you know that – fundamentally –
there is nothing to seek,
you have settled your affairs.
Rinzai Gigen, died 866
Walk and touch peace every moment.
Walk and touch happiness every moment.
Each step brings a fresh breeze.
Each step makes a flower bloom.
The Earth will be safe
when we feel safe in ourselves.
Thich Nhat Hanh
He who stands stretching on tiptoe
doesn’t stand firm.
He who rushes all the time
cannot maintain the pace.
He who makes a show
dims his own light.
He who defines himself
can’t know who he really is.
He who tries to have power over others
can’t empower himself.
He who clings to his work
will create nothing that endures.
According to followers of the Tao,
“These are unnecessary luggage.”
They do not bring happiness.
Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching 24
