Why does Phillip K. Smith III add mirrors and lights to an old shack in Lucid Stead? to create a dazzling mirage in the desert
to heighten the viewer's awareness of the pace of change within the desert
to draw attention to the need for architectural conservation
to reflect the viewer's presence in the natural surroundings

After exploring the selections from the  upanishads  and the  tao te ching, what congruence do you see between them? what is the central message of each text? are there any similarities in the worldviews they espouse? do any of these ideas resonate with your own life, beliefs, or worldview? discuss the ideas found in both texts as well as your reactions to them.  important notice:   reflection responses should be between 200 and 250 words total and present a clear main idea (thesis) supported by specific examples