hot sunny day, bright and wide eyed August was smiling down upon me, and there was a red sun setting as I watched the world go by from my roof.
Chuang Tzu says the Tao is “the transformation of things (565).” Who is in control of this change? I think the text says it is the Sage. I was lucky. The cliché is the harder you work, the luckier you get. Work can be toil or travel or art. My life is a shining example of life imitating art so yes, smile appreciatively, and accept success when the universe grants you the wishes and desires of your heart. It is interesting how it works out both in dreams and art.
The text regards the Sage as one who can understand the language of dreams. It also states that the sage is one who steers through “doubt and chaos (564).” This is interesting because this sounds like a mogul or CEO running a multimillion or billion dollar company. This reminds me of people I know who are in positions of power and authority.
Of course, if I collaborate with these persons, I may have a chance to be a Sage. People I I know who are in positions to make dreams come true endeavor to keep trying. They endure, exert themselves, bend over backwards, undertake new ventures, apply themselves and give their all in whatever they do. I admire these folks. They shoot, stab, bid, strive, aim, aspire and accomplish great things. They make moves. They exploit, do generous deeds, and sweat.
I would think a Sage is a hero to make these commands, orders and instructions. When they utter or wish or make a pitch, they try to obtain tender offers. They enjoin, and direct people. They charge like a judge.
If I am not yet a Sage, then what can I do to become one? Sages turn dreams into reality. They are masters of their