Yin and Yang.
Opposites not in opposition to one another. Two sides of the same coin. Opposite forces constantly flowing into each other to maintain balance, harmony and health. Each has its own characteristics, together they express the interdependence of opposites.
If we look at nature we see the yin and the yang. We see the earth and the moon, the light and the dark, the mountains and the valleys, the water and the fire. There are other aspects of yin and yang that may be less evident in looking at the landscape such as slow and fast, hard and soft, yielding and solid, hot and cold, active and passive. These aspects, however, are not that difficult to identify as colors and shades of our natures.
Culturally, we would probably list the following aspects as good: fast, hard, solid, hot and active.
We might also be tempted to list the remaining aspects as less than desirable. In fact, if we met someone with these traits, we might be tempted to judge this person as weak or lazy, unsuccessful and unmotivated. What I have just said is that yang traits are good and yin traits are undesirable - ok, let's just say it - yin is baaaaaad!
How about this: work hard, drive fast, go-go-go-go-go, we need it hot, fresh and before anyone else and we need it NOW!
Rest? What do you need rest for? You can rest when you're dead! Come on, push it through, you can always catch up later. Your family will respect you for all the hours you put in, they'll love you for providing all the stuff - we all want more stuff, right? Your son will take his first steps again, right? Your daughter will speak her first words when you have time to take off to hear them - so don't worry. If you can't make this deadline, we'll find someone who can.
What do you think?
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