Quickly washed away:
The seashore mind.
Going to the beach means walking in fresh air, listening to the sound of waves, feeling the grit of sand beneath our feet. The narrow ribbon between land and ocean is a perfect place to understand the mind of wisdom. Just as there is a dynamic balance between sand and water, so too is there a dynamic equilibrium between the quiescent and active sides of our minds. Just as the sand is constantly being washed, so too should we keep our minds free of lingering impressions.We often let thoughts, regrets, doubts from past activities carry over into the present. This leads us to conflict. Instead of allowing this to happen, we should act without leaving consequences. This requires great thoroughness. Such completeness is challenging, but to succeed is to live perfectly. By resolving the problems of each day to our utmost satisfaction, we attain the sublime purity of a beach constantly
Personal Interpretation
When the tide comes in it washes away impressions that have been left in the sand. Likewise, we should let the flow of Tao wash away our past hurts and mistakes. If we cling to the conflict that has defined our former selves, we cannot grow. We must try to make choices that will not bring about dramatic consequences. Time heals the wounds we sustain if we let it. But we must not be passive. We must make an effort to take ownership in our own lives, and we must make the most of every moment we are granted.
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