THE WHOLE STORY

CANOPY

Deep roots bring stability.
Spreading leaves bring vitality.
Rising sap brings potency.

Tough bark gives security.
Supple boughs give flexibility.
Fecund seeds give continuity.

Sound parts support a healthy whole.

A healthy whole promotes sound parts.
The sage grows like a tree.


Upwards?
Upright!

ICON


The Taoist concept of a unified whole arising from the dynamic interaction of complementary forces or principles
is popularly portrayed by the 'taijitu' or 'yin/yang' symbol, wherein each half brings or gives part of itself to the other.

SYMBOL

Many manifestations of this idea can be observed in the natural world; and also in human interactions at several scales.
The common thread is the intimate interdependence or symbiosis between the 'whole' and the parts which comprise it
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BECOMING