Hope and fear come as a sense that we lack something, that something needs to change. Abandon hope. Everyday just say to yourself that I am getting better and better; relax and be yourself. Holding on to hope and fear robs us of the present moment.
Preparation and perseverance are a major part of any new endeavor. We need to cultivate patience, planning and timing to succeed. Even when circumstances seem against us, we need to persevere in the plans we have set in motion then we will succeed.
As society grows more intelligent there seems to be less happiness and more trouble each day, because intelligence is not the same as wisdom. To create change, first liberate yourself by living a plain and natural life, living simply, modestly and truthfully, discovering your original wise, pure nature.
When we are dealing with mistakes and errors of others, do not dwell on them, just simply pass them over, that is if they are unintentional transgressions and forgive misdeeds right away. Then conditions will ease, and we can make our way back to ordinary conditions as soon as possible.
Quote: There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.