Everyday there is more aggression throughout the world and that pain escalates indefinitely. Ask yourself, “Am I going to add to the aggression in the world?” When things get edgy take time to ask yourself, “Am I going to practice peace or am I going to war?”
We should do no more than we need to satisfy ourselves, to do more would be foolhardy. We must remember to look within, lingering there is a shimmering beauty and fantastic movement. This is the center, the eye of the storm, the still point of existence.
Begin a difficult task in its easy stage, because larger problems grow from small ones. Be aware of those who promise quick and easy solutions, accept problems as challenges, do not dwell on them, take action. You can accomplish great tasks with a series of small acts.
In difficult times do not allow yourself to be turned from your principles. If you are unable to exert influence because the fundamentals are all wrong and fruitful activity is rendered impossible, do not accept dazzling offers to take part in public activity. Hide your work and withdraw into seclusion.
Quote: We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light. –Plato