Look for the gaps, that space between thoughts, the natural occurrence after an unexpected noise, shock, or moment of awe. Just being present like this introduces you to unshakable confidence; that refuses to buy into negative story lines. Take time to pause before you react it works.
You may think of meditation as a relaxation exercise or spiritual cultism. Such a thing as “contemplating your navel” if done correctly is meditation and can have profound effects on your life: improved circulation, calmer mind, stabilized emotions, just to name a few.
If you blame someone else for your failures, there is no end to the blaming. The wise see failure as an opportunity to learn and accept all responsibility for their mistakes. Fulfill your own obligations, correct all your mistakes, do what you need to do without demanding from others.
It may be impossible to counteract the conditions of the time, it is not cowardice but wisdom to remain quiet and avoid action and wait for an appropriate time. A law of nature is at work, evil is not destructive to the good alone, but inevitably destroys itself as well.
Quote: Only a collective moral force can unite the world.