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Month: September 2023

September 3, 2023

Posted on September 3, 2023September 3, 2023 By Posts No Comments on September 3, 2023
September 3, 2023

Life is a good teacher and a good friend; things are always changing. That off-center state we feel with change is the ideal situation where we can open our hearts and minds beyond limit.  That state is a very tender, nonaggressive, open-ended state.

We ignore the natural order of our bodies and minds.  We lament we are lost and use stimulants and mindless entertainment to satisfy our cravings.  The answer is right nearby, just go to the nearest tree and contemplate.  You will see the secret to natural living.

Unless you accept yourself, you cannot let go of yourself.  Be like the forces of nature: when it blows, there is only wind; when it rains, there is only rain; when the clouds pass, the sun shines.  Open yourself, trust your natural responses and everything will fall into place.

The purpose of the ancient teachings is to offer guidance in one’s daily life and to avoid misconduct.  They show us how to explore natural and social phenomena.  They show you how to use your abilities and offer them to all without selfish motives. 

Quote: Natural laws do not bend to anybody’s favor.

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