Do not shut anyone out of your heart and don’t make the other into an opponent. When we open our hearts, we can’t make things completely right or wrong anymore. Trying to find absolute rights and wrongs is a trick we play on ourselves to feel secure and comfortable.
Walking in nature creates a unity of mind, body, and spirit. Away from the rush and bustle of society one is free to observe nature’s lessons. It is called “nature bathing” in some societies. There are a thousand meanings in every view, just open yourself up to see the scripture of the landscape.
The ancients used the term “not trying”; this doesn’t mean we should accept our current situation. They identify “trying” with “forcing”. To act without trying means to act without coercion. They suggest being as an alternative, to be that totally human person that our nature craves.
Look at things exactly as they are and when faced with an obstacle, rather than plunging ahead, be patient; otherwise you may become agitated. Patience is not mere empty hoping; it has the inner certainty of reaching your goal regardless how insurmountable the situation is.
Quote: Stressful thoughts are the only obstacles to happiness.