Our reaction to suffering is usually habitual; we feel cheated or resentful. Recognize suffering as suffering, then you can be curious and mindful of your reactions. We can then act without judgement and, with intention, we can then start to clean up our act.
Water is soft, it overcomes obstacles because it is relentless. It will even wear down rocks because of its perseverance, it never gives up. If we relentlessly express our true nature and persevere, we will be successful. We acquire such perseverance by starting out as small drops.
We live a bewildered life; we struggle to know things and whether there is a purpose to this existence. Just look behind all this and see the joy and simplicity in all things. Remain centered, act from your heart then all things will be in harmony and you will be at peace.
When you discover you are distancing and alienating yourself from others, you need to set about eliminating that which blocks your way. Rouse yourself inwardly, with moderation and goodwill, hasten to that which supports you, then all occasion for remorse will disappear.
Quote: Peace is our natural state of being.