When we start to interrupt calling ourselves names, patting ourselves on the back, we are doing something extremely brave. Slowly we move towards an open state, moving towards a place of no handholds, no footholds, no mind holds, giving us a feeling of freedom.
Without the experience, we are easily fooled by appearances. We must learn to discern the personality of others in spite of the facades they project. Position yourself in the most advantageous way possible and draw on your experience to pierce the trickery of others.
To interfere with nature is to try to seek control, this causes distress and produces exhaustion. Let things come and go effortlessly without desire. If you never expect results, you never will be disappointed, if you are never disappointed your spirit never grows old.
To remove obstacles in life, join forces with others of like mind; in this way you succeed. You also must have the will to persevere even if the action appears to lead away from the goal. An obstruction that only lasts for a time is useful for self-development.
Quote: Believe nothing, no matter where you heard it or who said it, even if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense. —The Buddha