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.
We use the word longevity, not because we want to live forever, but because it symbolizes our determination to live the entire course of our lives well. Our total emphasis should be on living, enjoying the fruits and labors of what we do every day.
Practicing undiscriminating virtue will bring you joy and freedom. It is not that you do not encounter difficulties, but by meeting them calmly and openly your response to them becomes natural and complete and eventually they wither away.
An exhausting situation can be caused by not having enough or being overwhelmed by having too much. If you are stuck in an exhausting situation, discover the cause and seek a solution. Merely complaining and being resentful will only make the situation worse.
Quote: Don’t relax, be worried!