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Best of Friends 
| "The sage is not mindful for himself, but is receptive to others' needs. Knowing that virtue requires great faith, he has that faith, and is good to all; irrespective of others' deeds, he treats them according to their needs. " Ch. 76, the Tao Te Ching "The warrior who is inflexible condemns himself to death" Ch. 49, the Tao Te Ching |
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Friends are definitly treasures. Have you ever wondered what makes your best friend so special to you? Have you ever wondered why you even like them? One important thing that taoism teaches is to enjoy the beauty and energy in everything. Our friends are not merely for our entertainment or use - they are for us to revel in the joy of another human being's existence. Admire your friends just as you admire a blossom, a monument, or a mountain. Activity - My Best Friend Let's discover the greatness of your friend! Pick your best or favourite friend and fill out this sheet about them. Think about how your friend makes you feel. He/she is more than just a ride to school, a study buddy, a shopping partner..... My friends name: ____________________________________ Birthday:_______________ Age:__________ Sex: _________ My friend's appearance:_______________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Why my friend looks different than anyone alse:________________________ _______________________________________________________________ My friend's voice sounds like: _______________________________________ My friend's laugh sounds like: _______________________________________ My friend's personality can best be described as: ________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Something very special that my friend can do:____________________________ _________________________________________________________________ What makes my friend so unique: ______________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Something that only I know about them: _________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ What I love best about my friend: ______________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ If my friend were an animal, they would be a ______________________________ Other great things about my friend: __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ My Signature: _______________________________ |
| In any relationship, whether it be with your friends, family, acquaintances, or strangers, the above quotes from the Tao Te Ching contain very applicable knowledge. |  |
