15 - 22 Mar 2009

We continue with another quotation about knowing people rather than things:

“The one who knows others is wise;
the one who knows the self is enlightened”

Laozi also known as Lao Tzu, Lao Tse, Laotze, Lao Zi (4th or 6th century BCE and may represent a number of ‘Old Masters’, Chinese Taoist philosopher).

Have you seen any of the Bourne films (The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy and The Bourne Ultimatum)? They are about Jason Bourne’s frantic mission to find out who he is and how he has come to be where he is. Knowing oneself is an important part of our life’s journey – and our spiritual journey, whatever our faith or belief. Who are we? Are we determined by our genes or our environment or ...? How have we come to be where we are? Is it possible for us to change? These are questions which all religions and philosophies have addressed because they focus on what it means to be human. For Jason Bourne, only when he comes to terms with his past and who he is can he move on.