When we train in the art of peace, even though we have noble intentions, we are not given any promises that all will be okay. Instead, simply look deeply at joy and sorrow, hoping and fearing, laughter and crying, at all that lives and dies. We learn that which truly brings peace is gratitude and tenderness.
You may think of meditation as a relaxation exercise or spiritual cultism. Meditation is an act that occurs simultaneously on all levels of a person’s life. Meditation can have profound effects on your life such as improved circulation, calmer mind, stabilized emotions, just to name a few.
Life is a competition with everybody and everything. In competition we want our opponents to be at their best. It’s not that you don’t want to compete, but you want to do it in the spirit of play. In this way you are like a child at play, in harmony with life.
Increase and decrease come of their own time. In a time of scanty resources, you must simplify; this will give you the strength for further undertakings. Draw on the strength of your inner attitude for what lacks externally. Even with slender means the sentiment of the heart can be expressed.
Quote: You get your life to “take off” by first becoming very clear in your thinking about it. Think about what you want to be, do, and have.