We have what it takes to wake up, we just need some encouragement to be aware of what we think, say and do. By cultivating a mind that does not grasp at right and wrong, you will find a fresh state of being. The ultimate cessation of suffering comes from that.
You are the only one to blame for your habits and your shortcomings. Equally it is a mistake to lose self esteem simply because you have some flaws. Looking at your shortcomings and taking steps to eliminate them should be looked at as a dispassionate project.
If you seek people’s approval you become bound to them. If you want admiration, give away a fortune. The response you get will be in proportion to the size of the fortune. If you want their approval, share these teachings with them and you will be immersed in the blessings that flow from it.
Being still when it’s time to be still and going forward when it is time to go forward. In this way rest and movement agree; this will help you quiet the heart. When you become calm, then you can turn to the outside world, as you no longer see the struggle and tumult of individuals.
Quote: The best way to love someone is not to change them, but instead, help them reveal the greatest version of themselves.