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The Way of Life, According to Laotzu
112 pages, 1986
From Brandon Sanderson, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Mistborn series, The Way of Kings begins an epic new saga of high fantasy. The Stormlight Archive series tells the story of Roshar, a world of stone and storms.
Uncanny tempests of incredible power sweep across the rocky terrain so frequently that they have shaped ecology and civilization alike. Animals hide in shells, trees pull in branches, and grass retracts into the soilless ground. Cities are built only where the topography offers shelter.
It has been centuries since the fall of ten sacred orders known as Knights Radiant, but their Shardblades and Shardplate remain mystical swords and suits of armor that transform ordinary men into near-invincible warriors. Men trade kingdoms for Shardblades. Wars were fought for them and won by them. One such war rages on a ruined landscape called the Shattered Plains.
Witter Bynner emphasizes the importance of simplicity in life. He suggests that by stripping away the unnecessary complexities, we can find true happiness and contentment. So, take a look at your life and see what you can simplify.
In The Way of Life, According to Laotzu, humility is a key virtue. Bynner suggests that by being humble, we can better understand and connect with the world around us. So, check your ego at the door and embrace humility.
Bynner introduces the concept of 'non-action', which doesn't mean doing nothing, but rather not forcing things and allowing them to happen naturally. It's about going with the flow of life. So, take a step back and let things unfold as they should.
The book explores the idea of balance in life. It's about finding the middle ground between extremes and maintaining harmony. So, find your balance in life, it's crucial for inner peace.
Bynner encourages us to trust our inner wisdom. He believes that we all have a deep, intuitive understanding of the world, and we should listen to it. So, take some time to listen to your inner voice, it might have something important to say.
