> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.8ismeerdan1000.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # WINDOW ON THE WORLD - URL: https://www.8ismeerdan1000.com/window-on-the-world/ - Published: 2026-05-15T09:56:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-04T12:46:11.000Z - Description: introduction - MICRO AND MACRO - Author: ACHTismeerdanDUIZEND - Tags: The Sketchbook of Changes, #lightbox, i ching > *Without going outside, you may know* > *the whole world.* > *Without looking through the window,* > *you may see the ways of heaven.* > *The farther you go,* > *the less you know.* > Tao Te Ching 47 ****The world as seen through the window of the room where I read and wrote. 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winter is best for poetry, > and you can pick any time of day— > not just my favorites, dawn or late afternoon, > and mention the day of the week, if you like. > What emotion I was feeling at the time > I would leave up to you as well, > buoyant ease in the shadow of mortality > being one of many options, the mixing > of the sugar of joy and the salt of sorrow another. > Whether I was standing, sitting, > or supine, I also place in your hands. > Where we are located is another matter. > You’re in charge now. Entirely your call. > The choices here can be overwhelming > in a world of at least 10,000 places, > so don’t hurry your selection with this one. > Train windows and rooftops are good. > Or you could pick a beach scene, > a solitary swimmer, arm bent above a wave. > Toss in some shells, whatever you think works. > The pen is in your hand. > You’re up there in the driver’s seat. > I’m not even here anymore. > I’m somewhere else, > leaning against a tree, as it happens. > It’s a Monday around dusk. > Some yellow leaves float down. > I’m 27\. A dog stretching at my side. > *Water, Water* \- Billy Collins ****One sunrise in sixty-four phases.** ![](https://www.8ismeerdan1000.com/content/images/2026/08/8f6aaa59-49fb-4b69-b798-70251d85240e_3000x6374-jpeg-4.jpg) --- ****Thank you for reading!** ****'Eight is More Than a Thousand'** is built using Ghost, an open-source writing platform. All contributions go directly to the writer. Some of the articles on 8ismeerdan1000 are freely accessible. 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