No. 45 · Looking Far

The verse

One step higher and the view opens;
the city's small troubles turn to dust.

PerspectiveThe long view

What it means

When details in front of you hem you in, stepping back helps you see clearly. Today, think about what this will mean in a month or a year; it helps you sort what is heavy from what is light, and save your strength for what truly matters.

Something to do today

Sanwen’s 60 fortune sticks are original modern verses written for this site, not a traditional temple set.