The Quote By Wu Hsin

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I just stumbled upon this quote this morning and it was just what I needed today.

It's from a book called "Aphorisms for Thirsty Fish" by Wu Hsin, the work of a mysterious Daoist in ancient China. No, I've never read his book (although I have now downloaded a sample on my kindle and put in on my find-in-a-bookstore list), but it was featured on my new favorite tumblr, The Highlights of My Day.

Being in that current season of change when winter turns to spring, with an old fiscal year ending and stepping into a new one, having to look back and set new goals, my head tends to be full of what-should-I-do's and what-do-I-want's. Not to mention the am-I-good-enough-for's.

I've always been a worrier, especially when it comes to things out of my control. Which is ridiculous because those are the things that you can least prepare for by worrying. And when I look back on changes in my life, it always comes out of nowhere and I am actually quite adaptable (must be that nomad upbringing). So that's even more reason not to worry.

But sometimes I do anyway.

Maybe I'm stubborn that way. I don't know. But this quote has reminded me that yes, there are better things to think about than myself. So many things to be thankful for and to look forward to during this season of change.

So I think I'll just empty my thoughts and just enjoy the beautiful spring day today!


What kind of thoughts are in your head lately? Are you a worrier?






This is why I walk to work...blooms everywhere! x

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