Lines from the Alley
English

02 / 10 · 8 panels

Same Evening, Different Plans

Panel 1
Jian: “The poster for tonight’s repair meetup is ready.”
Panel 2
Doyun: “I think we should sort out the seating first.”
Panel 3
Jian: “Let’s put this cup out so people can see what we fix here.”
Panel 4
Jian: “Look. I marked the way in on the poster.”
Panel 5
Doyun: “I’ll clear the doorway and turn the table toward the back.”
Panel 6
Jian drew the way in. Doyun cleared it.
Panel 7
Visitor: “I followed the map and found you right away.”
Panel 8
Doyun: “Let’s use that map again next time.”

Source and notes

Original text
君子和而不同,小人同而不和。
Read the source · 十三之二三
Meaning
A person of character can live in harmony with others without simply agreeing with them. People may also agree outwardly and still lack harmony.
Modern adaptation
Jian draws a map and Doyun clears the route for the same repair meetup.
Takeaway
Once people agree on what matters, they can work in different ways.
Today’s question
What can each of you do differently while working toward the same goal?