Ying And Yang Quotes

In the book on page 66 it says Ying and Yang are “Etymologically related to darkness and light, yin and yang represent balanced interpenetrating states of being and potentiality, which are always described in Taoism in dynamic terms: ever moving, ever revolving, ever circulating.” The way I see Ying and Yang is that you can’t have a person who has totally good morals without having any kind of “evil” going on in their head. Or you can’t have a person who only has bad ways of thinking without any type of kindness within them. For example, I like to think that I am somewhat of a kind person and I like to treat others fairly but there are times where I will get annoyed and talk bad things. Even though I know I am not suppose too. Even if you bring …show more content…
On page 77 in the book it says, “No wonder that, even today, the Chinese describe the West as an “oppositional culture”: our tendency to think in dualistic terms is evident other aspect of life.” Growing up with two parents who were born and raised in Bangladesh, a country in the east. You can notice a lot of diverse cultures that I am supposed to follow compared to a friend who his parents born and raised in America. I strongly believe that the countries in the east philosophers believe that true happiness comes within yourself. Only you as a person can make you a better person. But going for a western country I see that the only way they see happiness is through success and achievements. In a way, I feel like both ways are right. I feel as if it is good to see life both ways because you cannot really achieve and be successful without having the right mentality and making you feel courageous. Also, I have noticed from visiting countries in the east, that individuals are more connected to their society and see the best for each other. As the western countries individuals tend to be more concerned about their selves than others in most