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There are usually many different applications for a concept or principle, just as there are usually many different facets of our life that principles can help enhance.

Let’s take a look at a symbol that many people are familiar with, but truly do not understand all its implications.

The yin-yang symbol can be seen everywhere you look. It has been used in logos, on book covers, T-shirts, skateboards, in the martial arts, as well as in many other applications. The symbol is said to date back to the fourth century B.C., and has been used by the philosophical religions of Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism.

The Yin-Yang represents two opposite, conflicting forces, which blend and coexist in the same space. These forces are found in every action. The symbol is also a reflection of the fact that all things in life are subject to change. The only thing we can be sure of is that life, as we know it today, will change. It is really up to us to try to change things for the better.

The symbol is made up of two teardrops, like halves that seemingly blend into one another. The black portion is Yang, representing such characteristics as hard, forceful, or an outward projection of energy. The white portion is Yin, representative of such characteristics as soft, yielding, or an inward collection of energy. Inside each of the spheres is contained a small seed or portion of the other.