A lake on the mountain: The image of influence. Thus the sage encourages people to approach him By his readiness to receive them.. The mind sould be kept humble and free, so that it may remain receptive to good advice.  

Just flying around, you know,  trying to get my bearings. Certainly can’t beat the view.  

Just wondering what a guy with no real expertise, nothing really to say publicly, and not really desirous of any feedback would be doing with a blog anyway.