Today I spent another twenty minutes on the patio in front of the library. Again, the sun shone brightly and there was a light breeze. I noticed the same things I had yesterday: the wind made ripples in the water, the ducks, swans, and storks gathered by the bank. Yet, today was different. I tried to not think like Darwin, which was a relief considering thinking scientifically is not the way I think. I tried to absorb my surroundings in the way a follower of Tao would. How would a follower of Tao see the world? I tried to empty my mind of all thoughts and feelings. I felt the Sun beat down on my head and warm my body. I felt the warm breeze rustle my hair. Tao says, "Respect the world as yourself: The world can be your lodging. Love the world as yourself: The world can be your trust" (13). How comforting it was to sit in stillness and in silence. How refreshing it was to just "be." Sitting there, having nothing to think about, although it was a challenge, happened to be one of the most rejuvenating exercises I have ever attempted.