We can let the circumstances of life harden us so that we become more resentful and afraid or we can let them soften us, make us kinder and more open to what scares us. We always have that choice.
Place, people or nation are important, but these factors should not hold ultimate sway. The individual is more important than these factors. We must overcome all these identities, even if we only succeed in our heart. This way we will never be frightened by threat of alienation again.
Observe the world, trust your inner vision, allow things to come and go, keep your heart as open as the sky. Reflect whatever appears without judgement, whatever happens is all right, just treat yourself with compassion and kindness.
Our nature is innately good; this guides us through all our movements. By being true to yourself you will, with instinctive sureness, do what is right and do so without any thought of reward or personal advantage. The original impulses of the heart are good. We can follow them confidently, assured of good fortune and accomplishment of our aims.
Quote: The focus of our awareness becomes the realty of our world.