There are limits to everything, the cold, the darkness, even misfortune, like today the winter solstice the lowest turn of the wheel. Everyday can be the beginning of brightening in your life, like today the beginning of light from the maximum of darkness.
There is an alternative to seeing ourselves as either right or wrong. The alternative is a more tender, shaky place where we can live. This place will help us soften our habitual patterns and we will begin to see the faces and hear the words of people talking to us.
If you succumb to frivolities and agitated emotions, you will lose your inner strength and tranquility. Participate directly in every moment and no mental concepts or attitudes will be able to dim your light or disturb your tranquility.
Every relationship between individuals bears within it the danger that a wrong turn may be taken, leading to misunderstandings and disagreements. If you remain mindful and aware, you will succeed in avoiding the pitfalls that confront close relationships with others.
Quote: In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me an invincible summer.