The more we make friends with ourselves we will see our mistaken thinking: that the way to happiness is to blame somebody else for our problems. We are the enemy. We work on ourselves in order to help others, but also, we help others to work on ourselves.
We try to manifest things we desire and when they come to us, we are still not satisfied. Why not live life and let things come to you, accept whatever it brings, and do not try to control the outcome. This will bring you freedom and everything you need.
If you correct your mind the rest of your life will fall into place, because the mind is the governing aspect of human life. To correct your mind, rely on not doing, clinging to things, and avoid daydreaming, this will allow your original insight to emerge, and help clear the mind.
Before helping others, one must store up one’s own knowledge, strength and virtue. On the other hand, to help each other, people must be sincere and truthful. The ancients taught working together with one heart and one mind will ensure success.
Quote: If you neglect what is nearby in hopes of what is far off you will be thwarted.