In a world characterized by extremes, The Eight Strings seeks balance and clarity.

The Eight Strings is a framework for achieving balance in life. The virtues on the left are passive approaches to life (like yin), while the virtues on the right are active approaches (like yang). Each string represents the struggle to balance the active and the passive approaches to life.

Tuning the strings means to work on particular points of tension. Tuning the first string, presence — planning, means working on living mindfully while also living intentionally. Tuning the second string, rest — contribution, means working on your work-life balance. And so on.

For help tuning the strings, check out The Eight Strings Poetry to read the poems for each string.