a hint of existence

The Spirit of the Fountain dies not.
It is called the Mysterious Feminine.
The Doorway of the Mysterious Feminine
Is called the Root of Heaven-and-Earth.
Lingering like gossamer, it has only a hint of existence;
And yet when you draw upon it, it is inexhaustible.
-- John C. H. Wu, Chapter 6, Tao Te Ching

We were watching the completion of a new doughnut shop in the town.

Lao Tzu said, "What makes a doughnut a doughnut?"

I asked, "Is this a trick question?"

Jesus said, "What is the value of my tomb?"

"Correct!" said Lao Tzu.

I stood confused.

My mind opened.

"Emptiness," I said.

We looked at each other and smiled.

We moved on.