The practices of loving kindness, compassion and equanimity offer no promise of a happy ending. These practices are not about avoiding uncertainty and fear, but how we relate to discomfort. They teach us how to practice with everyday encounters and with our emotions.
Once you realize the learning you need is found within yourself, you shift your attention and then you learn to tap into your true spirit. If someone had told you what to look for, you might never be sure of your experiences. When you get a glimpse of the source there is no doubt.
Realize and admit when you make a mistake, then set about correcting it. Consider a person who points out your faults as your most benevolent teacher. Think of your enemy as the shadow you cast. Do not meddle in the affairs of others and you will be a light to all.
In times of unrest, we need to develop an inner strength so that outside happenings glance off harmlessly. At first you might feel yourself disadvantaged against others, but this is temporary. Eventually you will feel relief from the fear you feel at the beginning.
Quote: It is not that engendering insight is hard, having insight but not exploiting it is hard.