Love From Darkness

Yin And Yang

Daniel tidied up the empty warehouse next to Lee's house. The plan is that the warehouse will be converted into Rachel's house. Living with Daniel wasn't good for Rachel. Because the main house consists of men. Lee, who is not used to living at home without marriage, is certainly not comfortable with it. Daniel also agreed. His heart felt uncomfortable at the thought of being at home with Rachel. Moreover, the rooms in the main house do not have doors.

Daniel took out all the stuff. Finally he found a small ancient chest. After opening it, it turned out that the chest contained a book with Chinese writing. Unique black and white circle cover book cover. When viewed carefully Daniel felt familiar with the picture. He felt he had seen it. But where he does not know. But under the picture there is the usual alphabetic writing. Inscribed Yin and Yang.

"What are you doing?" Lee asked. Slowly he approached Daniel.

"Ah, this is the book I've been looking for all this time. It's actually here," said Lee, taking the book from Daniel's hands.

"What book is this? The cover image resembles something I've seen before. But I can't remember where?" said Daniel.

"This is a philosophy of life. When we're done setting up Rachel's room I'll let you know," said Lee.

Daniel nodded. He immediately took out all the things that were not used and put in the things Rachel needed such as a wooden couch, cupboard, table and chairs. Don't forget to sweep and give a little decorative touch on the walls.

"Time to eat!" Rachel shouted. That day Rachel cooked for everyone. While Jo helps as needed.

Daniel immediately washed his hands. He eats voraciously. After that Daniel washed the dirty dishes with Jo, because Rachel was busy moving her belongings into the room.

It was late afternoon. Daniel is about to take a shower. His body was full of sweat. He immediately went to his room to get a towel. But he was very surprised because there was a bunch of flowers on his bed. Daniel took it. It was a flower he often saw in the forest. Rachel couldn't have done it. The girl had never been to the forest. Rachel has been busy all day in the kitchen. While the flowers are still very fresh and like freshly picked from the stem. That means it was someone else's doing. Daniel put the flower down. He got out and looked at the bushes at the edge of the forest not far from Lee's house.

"What do you see?" asked Jo.

"There is no?" replied Daniel. He decided to take a shower so Jo wouldn't get suspicious.

"Jo, let's go to the market!" Rachel shouted as she warmed up the car. Without being asked twice, Jo got into the car. They both left immediately.

It wasn't long before Daniel looked refreshed in a change of clothes. He had washed the clothes beforehand and hung them out to dry at the side of the house. Then he sat on the terrace enjoying the warmth of the afternoon sun and the beautiful view. Lee who saw it immediately came to accompany.

"So peaceful," said Daniel.

"True. Even though life here is simple. But it's very calm and peaceful," said Lee.

"Then, what about the emblem?" asked Daniel remembering the old book he had found.

"The symbol is a symbol of Yin and Yang. The philosophy of living calm, peaceful and full of happiness. This philosophy has been taught from generation to generation by my family. This black symbol is called Yin. While this white symbol is called Yang. Like night and day. Like the moon and sun . Like female and male. Such is Yin and Yang. The two must coexist and be in balance." Lee began to tell about the book that was found by Daniel.

"Are bad and good also included?" asked Daniel.

"That's right. Human has a Yin and Yang side to him. There is an evil side as well as a good side. Both must exist and be in harmony. Too good is neither good. Too bad is not very good."

"How can it be?" asked Daniel.

"Because we are human. Evil is the nature of the devil. Good is the nature of angels. Lust and intuition are the nature of animals. While growing and developing is the nature of plants. The bodies we use are the nature of nature, air, fire, earth, water. All these elements exist in humans. That's why humans can be wiser. Life is balanced and happy. Humans always make mistakes and make mistakes, then they regret and try to be better. Humans are also good and do good because they learn from the sufferings of life that they experience. Humans don't perfect. But humans are balanced. So that evil humans must have good even though there is only one. And even humans who look very good must have made mistakes in their lives. That's why humans are always encouraged not to boast and feel better than other people. others. We're all equal. We both have our bad sides. We both have our good sides." Lee explained at length.

"I don't understand Lee," said Daniel.

"You don't have to understand it now, later your life journey will give understanding to your mind."

"I understand that we have to be kind. Not arrogant and feel better than others. However, I am confused when the bad side also needs to be in us."

Lee smiled. Yin and Yang is a philosophy full of meaning. It can only be understood by living life itself.

"Suppose that one day your wife is kidnapped by a bad person. Are you going to stand still. You have to have the heart to fight them. To get your wife back you have to face them head-on. You may have to fight physically. You have to have the heart to beat them and hurt them. You also have to be angry because of what your wife kidnapped. Isn't that proof that the evil side in us is important. You might take them to the police. Put them in jail and get the punishment they deserve. Wasn't that time you were angry. Shouldn't you have been can't stand them. If we only have good and don't have bad sides like anger, selfishness and so on. Will all that happen?"

Daniel was surprised. He just understood.

"So what do you mean. The bad side and the good side are all needed in this life at the right time, in the right place, in the right way and for the right purpose. Like that?"

"Right. We need the night to rest. We need the day to live life." said Lee.

"Yes. You're right. We also need women (Yin) to complement men (Yang) so that the process of life continues."

Daniel's words made Lee laugh.

"You're smart, too. Are you in love with someone right now?" Lee asked.

Daniel was silent. For some reason, when Lee asked about love, it was the face of the woman who kissed him in the river that he now pictured.