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  • Under the Moon, A Rabbit Grazes.

    Under the Moon, A Rabbit Grazes.

    In the silent light of night, beneath a shining moon and scattered stars, a rabbit grazes. Simple, soft, alive. Not a beast, not wild, but gentle—true. One moment of peace under the sky is more precious than a thousand lives spent disturbing others.

    Better one day alive with dignity, harmony, humility—than years wasted in violence, greed, and deception. The world breaks when men forget this. When they justify the wrong, wear false crowns of power, worship chaos in the name of nation, god, or coin. Then the bad multiplies—like a virus. Bad makes bad.

    But here, the rabbit eats grass. No war. No lies. Nature needs no excuse for its grace. And those who live like this—calm, conscious, thoughtful—are like stars in a clear sky. Beautiful mind, beautiful act. A man of peace, of virtue, of creativity, shines more than any moon or mountain.

    The world hungers not for empires, but for dignity. For patience. For truth. Let the well-behaved, the kind-hearted, the creators—make this world again. For barbarian thought destroys, but the beautiful soul rebuilds.

    In every quiet being—like this rabbit—there is a wisdom. Not loud, not cruel, just right. And that, not power, is what makes life sacred.

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  • The perfect balance of nature’s lines.

    The perfect balance of nature’s lines.

    In the simplicity of a few black lines capturing a rabbit’s form, we find the simple truth that nature speaks through balance. Every curve and angle in the natural world seems to fall precisely where it should, as if guided by an invisible hand that knows exactly when to bend and when to stretch, when to soar and when to rest.

    Rabbit in moonlight
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    Consider how a rabbit’s form combines gentle curves with decisive lines – the soft arch of its back flowing into the alert angle of its ears, the delicate tuck of its feet beneath the rounded mass of its body. These elements don’t just coexist; they converse with each other in a visual harmony that feels inevitably right.

    The ancient Chinese principle of feng shui recognized this natural balance centuries ago. It speaks of qi – the vital force that flows through all things – and how it moves in curves, like water finding its path downhill or wind shaping stones over millennia. Sharp angles and straight lines exist in nature too, but they’re almost always softened by organic curves, like the straight trunk of a tree dissolving into the graceful arc of its branches.

    This balance appears everywhere we look: in the spiral of a nautilus shell that follows the golden ratio, in the branching patterns of lightning that mirror the veins of a leaf, in the way a falcon’s wing curves exactly as needed to catch the wind. Nature doesn’t calculate these designs; they emerge from the fundamental forces that shape our world, each finding its perfect expression through countless iterations over time.

    Even in chaos, nature finds balance. A hurricane’s spiral, violent as it may be, follows the same mathematical principles as the gentle unfurling of a fern frond. The jagged line of a mountain range creates its own kind of harmony with the sky, each peak and valley notes on a stave creating a balanced tune that feels complete and right.

    Perhaps this is why minimalist art, like my rabbit drawing, can capture something so profound. By reducing form to its essential elements, it reveals the underlying balance that makes natural design so compelling. In those few decisive lines, we see not just a rabbit, but a piece of fundamental harmony that runs through all things – the perfect tension between straight and curved, between movement and stillness, between complexity and simplicity.

    It reminds us that true balance isn’t static – it’s a dynamic dance of opposing forces finding their perfect equilibrium, like the eternal cycle of yin and yang. In this way, every natural form becomes a lesson in harmony, teaching us that beauty often lies not in elaboration, but in finding that exquisite point where nothing needs to be added and nothing needs to be taken away.

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  • The Rabbit and the Flight.

    The Rabbit and the Flight.

    Once again, I find myself running. The corridors shift beneath my feet, stretching, bending, distorting as though they belong not to the material world but to the unconscious itself—shapeless, fluid, dictated by forces unknown to my waking mind. And yet, I know with certainty that behind me, just at my heels, is the rabbit.

    It is a creature of no real threat. Small, brown, its form is innocent, even benign. It does not snarl, does not leap toward me with aggression. It speaks only a single word:

    “Run.”

    And so I do. I flee through this labyrinth, though I do not know from what. The rabbit, too, is running—but is it pursuing me or warning me? Or is it simply the manifestation of my own unconscious, given form in this nocturnal theater of repression?

    The animal figure, the chase, the command—each element is symbolic, drawing from the deep well of my psyche. The rabbit, so often a symbol of fertility, of innocence, of uncontrollable instinct, stands as a representation of something primal within me. It urges me onward, yet it is not the true source of my terror. No, the true fear lies in the unseen, the thing that lurks beyond, the thing that both the rabbit and I are escaping.

    Could it be the manifestation of a suppressed desire? A latent anxiety? Am I fleeing some forbidden impulse, one too dangerous to acknowledge in waking life? Or is this rabbit the embodiment of duty, of expectation—some force within me that demands I move forward, though I do not know why, nor toward what?

    The dream repeats, night after night, and yet its meaning eludes me, slipping through my fingers like sand. Perhaps I do not wish to know. Perhaps the mind protects itself from revelations too unbearable to face. And yet, I know this much:

    I run not from the rabbit, but from what it represents. And so long as I do not turn to face it, I shall remain forever in flight.

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  • Insights into the Water Rabbit Year

    Insights into the Water Rabbit Year

    “In the Year of the Rabbit, gentleness conquers where force fails, and fortune favours the heart at peace.”

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    The Year of the Rabbit in the Chinese zodiac is characterised by the gentle and graceful nature of the rabbit, combined with the influence of the element water in 2023. People born in this year are believed to possess qualities such as kindness, tact, and artistic sensibilities.

    The Rabbit is often seen as a symbol of good fortune and is associated with longevity in Chinese culture. Those born in the Year of the Rabbit are thought to lead a life of tranquility and charm. They are believed to be diplomatic individuals, capable of navigating social situations with ease due to their innate tact and grace.

    The element of Water further enhances these characteristics, adding a touch of adaptability and intuition to individuals born in 2023. Water is associated with fluidity and emotional depth, and it is believed to bring a sense of balance and harmony to the Rabbit’s inherent elegance.

    In Chinese folklore, the Rabbit is also associated with the Moon, contributing to its connection with creativity and artistic pursuits. People born in the Year of the Water Rabbit may find themselves drawn to creative endeavors, whether in the arts, literature, or other expressive outlets.

    Overall, the Year of the Water Rabbit is seen as a time when individuals may find success through a harmonious blend of sensitivity, diplomacy, and creative expression. It’s a year that encourages adaptability and the pursuit of artistic passions, all under the auspicious influence of the gentle and fortunate Rabbit.

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  • Year of the Rabbit

    Year of the Rabbit

    Lucky Rabbit
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    It was the start of a new year, and I was so excited for what was to come. I was the rabbit, and it was my year! As I prepared for the festivities ahead, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of luck and prosperity.

    I was surrounded by family and friends as we decorated the house with festive decorations and lit joss sticks to honour the gods and goddesses. Everywhere I looked, I saw the colour red, signifying good luck and fortune. We feasted together on traditional Chinese dishes such as dumplings, noodles, fish, and spring rolls.

    As the night came to a close, we set off fireworks, thanking the gods and goddesses for their blessings. I felt a wave of gratitude and appreciation wash over me, knowing that the gods and goddesses were looking out for me and my family.

    As I watched the fireworks sparkle in the night sky, I was filled with hope and optimism for the future. I had faith that the year of the rabbit would bring us luck and prosperity, and I was ready to welcome it with open paws.

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