Caring for things, in moments of appreciation, in moments of gratitude, letting go of holding on to ourselves, and looking at the world around us; whenever we connect with sorrow or joy, dropping our resentments and complaints; this will awaken our heart.
Do you ever think of getting old? Maybe we are old and have gained the wisdom we need but are too weak to take action. Regardless of how old and weak you are, value your time and take whatever action you can to make this earth a better place.
If you want love and respect from people, treat everybody with love and respect. If you compete with no one, no one will compete with you. If you are not guided by your ego and emotions and let yourself be guided by wisdom instead, you will be able to respond to your needs and those of others.
The ancients believed divination could reach the truth by moving through illusions of separation and piercing the dividing lines between mundane and spiritual experience. In those now-distant-times divination was chosen over discussion in settling matters.
Quote: There is no real philosophy until the mind turns round and examines itself.