What we habitually regard as obstacles are not really our enemies, but rather, our friends. What we call obstacles is the way the world and our experiences teach us where we are stuck. How we experience obstacles depends on our relationship with ourselves.
Do not allow yourself to be hobbled by the woes and alienation of your race or nation. It is your responsibility to overcome these , even if you only succeed in your heart. Once you find this in your heart you will never be frightened by the threat of alienation again.
The mind is desperate to fix the river in place. Possessed by ideas of the past, preoccupied with images of the future, it overlooks the plain truth of the present moment. Dissolve your mind, let it be quiet, and find peace and clarity in the present moment.
Being humble is not about holding yourself back. Instead, act positively by doing things with others cooperatively and harmoniously. The key is to respect and treat everybody equally. Only in this way can true peace and harmony be established.
Quote: Most of the shadows of this life are caused by standing in one’s own sunshine. – Emerson