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Month: April 2023

April 17, 2023

Posted on April 17, 2023April 17, 2023 By Posts No Comments on April 17, 2023
April 17, 2023

Stop struggling, its not about winning or losing, but about ceasing to struggle with life and relax as it is.  That is what we are doing in our self-cultivation practice.  It’s about relaxing without struggling; just be and let this attitude spread to the rest of your life.

We recognize the necessity of daily activity in life, but also, we need to take time each day to reflect on the day’s events and return to what the ancients call the source.  This back-and-forth movement between the source and daily activity is the movement of all things.

Without good and evil we simply live totally in our human natures, not compromising anyone else.  Give evil nothing to oppose and it will disappear by itself, just step out of its way.  Do this by living a virtuous, selfless life and being of service to all.

Having the courage to face things exactly as they are without illusions, you will be able to recognize the path to success.  This recognition should be followed by resolute and preserving action.  This way you will be able to surmount any obstacles in your path.

Quote: Certain things catch your eye but pursue only those that capture the heart.

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