Our values and actions are shaped by our beliefs about the world. Do we see our world as a deeply interconnected system where actions in one part impact everything else, or do we see our world as a collection of separate parts that can be used without consequence?
The Daodejing (Tao Te Ching) suggests that our world is a deeply connected oneness and encourages values and actions that support that worldview. We seem to live in a culture that sees the world as a collection of parts and acts as though we can mess around with them with impunity.
What do you think, are we separate or connected?
Join the Kinship Cafe discussion this Friday as we explore what it looks like to live in a connected world from chapter 33 of the Daodejing (Tao Te Ching). Or in-person on Sunday. Links for both in the Calendar section.