We can let the circumstances of life harden us so that we become increasingly resentful and afraid, or we can let them soften us and make us kinder and more open to what scares us. We always have that choice. Don’t let life harden your heart.
We ourselves are the battleground for good and evil, there is no need to look beyond our world. Everything to be understood, transcended; the pain and the scars of the past, is within us. All the power of transcendence is within us, tap into it and you tap into the divine.
Attaining virtue is done by self-cultivation and by relinquishing your negative habits and attitudes. With utmost sincerity and living in the real world, extend your virtue to all. This will help you achieve self-mastery and you will be able to help others do the same.
If a species in nature dominates others, the resulting imbalance destroys habitats for all. The same situation occurs when one person or group tries to use power over others. Learning to live an authentic life, while taking others into consideration, means walking a path of modesty and integrity.
Quote: We are one. Everything in the universe is within you. Ask all from yourself. Rumi