For me reading the Tao Te Ching was a game changer. Some of the ideas in that book really changed my perspective on things.

  • muddi [he/him]
    hexbear
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    8 months ago

    I'll check it out! Thanks for the rec

    And about the Indian stories, I think you'll find a rhythmic pattern. Maybe the translations can ruin it, I can't confirm or deny this.

    I think you're right, I'm probably missing out on certain contexts and linguistic play reading the English translations. It adds to the melancholy in a way though, knowing there's more beneath the surface of the words I can only barely grasp