Beneath the blossoms with a pot of wine, No friends at hand, so I poured alone; I raised my cup to invite the moon, Turned to my shadow, and we became three.
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You ask me why I dwell in the green mountain; I smile and make no reply for my heart is free of care. As the peach-blossom flows down stream and is gone into the unknown, I have a world apart that is not among men.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects a sense of tranquility and detachment from the chaos of the world, emphasizing personal peace and an internal world of one's own.
Li Bai's quote speaks to the beauty of solitude and the serenity found in nature, where the speaker finds joy and freedom away from societal pressures. The imagery of the peach-blossom flowing downstream suggests the transient nature of life and how one can find solace in the realization that true contentment comes from within, rather than from external validation or the company of others.
Themes
PeaceNatureSolitudeFreedomTranquility
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a mindfulness workshop to emphasize the importance of inner peace.
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