Embodying the Light

A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent upon arriving.
A good artist lets his intuition lead him wherever it wants.
A good scientist has freed himself of concepts
and keeps his mind open to what is.
Thus, the wise person is available to all people
and doesn't reject anyone.
He is ready to use all situations and doesn't waste anything.
This is called embodying the light.

adapted from Tao Te Ching: An Illustrated Journey
translated by Stephen Mitchell