"Zhuangzi teaches us a Way of being detached within whatever kind of civilization and social roles we finds ourselves." (Bryan W. Van Norden, Introduction to Classical Chinese Philosophy)

When we ponder such #wisdom we often consider if it is universal in time. Of course we don’t want to be robots as #flourishing IOP includes a passion for #life. But being passionate all the time reduces our objectivity, not to mention our equilibrium.

Rather we prefer to say
“Situated thus by life at the heart of two worlds with whose theory, idiom and feelings intimate experience has made me familiar, I have not erected any watertight bulkhead inside myself. On the contrary, I have allowed two apparently conflicting influences full freedom to react upon one another deep within me.” (Pierre Teilhard de Chardin)*

This is the benefit of having some sort of #contemplative and #mindfulness practice. Basically we say it is the gift of both space and discernment. We are able to live a life of both objective and disciplined attention and a life of #joy and #passion.

#philosophy #psychology #PierreDeChardin #MotT #Meditation #MesitationsOnTheTarot