If we try to protect ourselves from suffering, we become fearful and alienated, caring only for the people close to us. If we primarily try to shield ourselves from discomfort we suffer, yet if we don’t close off and let our heart hurt, we discover our kinship with all beings.
It is possible to live in the world and not be stained by it. Once you gain insight you dispense with the outer and inner world split. Your actions become no different than ordinary everyday actions, but they do not disturb anything, your inner being or the outer world.
To accept all things means to hold no anger or resistance towards anything, rid yourself of any concept of separation. Foregoing antagonism and separation you enter into the harmonious oneness with all things. Acceptance is the very essence of life.
If you are too firm in character, you will have difficulty dealing with others. If not firm enough, you will have difficulty dealing with the course of life. Do not be concerned whether your plans will fail or succeed, just proceed with life gradually and steadily.
Quote: Don’t think too much, just do it.