There is the globe, The foundation of my bodily existence…
““There is the globe, The foundation of my bodily existence. It wears me out with work and duties, It gives me rest in old age, It gives me peace in death. For the on who supplied me with what I needed in life Will also give me what I need in death.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The body is a vessel shaped by labor, rest, and mortality; the same source that sustains life also provides peace in death.
In simple terms: Our bodies serve us in life and death, supplied by the same source.
Key Takeaway
Respect the body’s cycles.
Themes
mortality
balance
nature
Mood
contemplative
calm
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily work
- elder care
- end‑of‑life planning
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Daoism
holistic health
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you honor your body’s needs now?
- What does peace in death mean to you?
A Different Perspective
May overlook individual suffering or societal inequities in aging.