When we are treated as something special, we think we are a big deal. Then the same person treats someone else special and ignores you, you feel insulted and humiliated. The idea is to live humbly and if rewarded, accept it and when not, accept things the same way.
Going to sleep is letting go, should waking up be the same? When you are awake, some say you are no longer dreaming or could it be you are just dreaming another dream? If life is just shifting from one dream to another, what is truly real?
Reflect whatever appears without judgement, whether it be a flower or a heap of garbage, a criminal or saint. Whatever happens is all right. Treat your own anger or grief just as you would treat an angry or grieving child, with compassion.
The ancient teachings are there to offer you guidance for favorable action in your daily life and, at the same time, to avoid misconduct that invites misfortune. Consulting these teachings will help you plan for the future and gives you a chance to study your past actions.
Quote: To simply say that we choose a new reality is not enough.