When things you don’t like, that make you uncomfortable or unhappy come your way, you become touchier and fearful. If you stop protecting yourself so much and begin to work and relate to those feelings with compassion, you become more curious than afraid.
Self-cultivation is no different than any other endeavor. There are many self-proclaimed teachers that tell you that it is easy if you just follow them. A true teacher will guide you, and tell you that it takes consistent daily work, and your own self discipline.
As society grows more intelligent there seems to be less happiness and more trouble, because intelligence is not the same as wisdom. You can find happiness by being modest, simple, and truthful. By this way of living, you will discover your original pure nature, and the innate wisdom of the universe.
When we are dealing with mistakes and errors of others, do not dwell on them, just simply pass them over, and forgive misdeeds right away. Then when conditions begin to ease, make your way back to ordinary conditions as soon as possible.
Quote: Thanks for everything, I have no complaints whatsoever.