\ud83c\udf3bWhat do all things in the universe have in common?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAn Entity<\/h2>\n
An entity is an existence. Anything that exists is an entity, such as a little girl, a butterfly, or a goldfish. An entity can also be an abstract, such as an event, a birthday party, or a journey.<\/p>\n
The Tao of Existence<\/h2>\n
In order for an entity to exist, there must be a beginning\u2014a point in time when the entity comes into existence. Assuming that nothing in the universe can exist forever, sooner or later, the entity dies and ceases to exist. The time or the path between the beginning and the ending is called the Tao. Literally, the word “Tao \u9053 ” in Chinese means “the path” or “the road”. In other words, the Tao is the path between the beginning and the ending of an everchanging and progressing entity. This is why “I-Ching”<\/span> is called “The Book of Changes”. Life is ever-changing. Life has a beginning and an ending. Life is a journey on the Tao. All things in the universe including the girl, the flower, and the butterfly, have their beginnings and endings.\u00a0 They are all on a journey, traveling and progressing toward their purposes, goals, and endings.<\/p>\nTechnically, the Tao exists between two opposites. The beginning is the opposite of the ending. Since Yin is the opposite of Yang, we can say that the Tao exists between Yin and Yang. Therefore, the Tao is the path between Yin and Yang. The Tao cannot exist without Yin and Yang.<\/p>\n
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