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This reads as a reminder that change starts with attention, not with perfect conditions. It can be taken to mean that the present moment is the only place where decisions actually happen, and that future gains are built from what is done now. It lands when someone feels stuck and needs a practical nudge to begin with the next small step.
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About Lao Tzu
1996 sculpture by Mark di Suvero
Lao Tzu is a 1996 sculpture by the American artist Mark di Suvero. It was previously installed at Acoma Plaza on West 13th Avenue in Denver, Colorado. The work is one of di Suvero’s public sculptures and is identified by the title Lao Tzu. Its recorded history in this source is limited to its date of creation and its former location in the United States.
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Tao Te Ching
A short classic, many translations exist.