Patience is the antidote to anger, by patience we don’t mean “grin and bear it”. Instead of reacting suddenly, smell it, look at it, and open yourself to seeing what’s there. The journey of patience involves relaxing, opening to what is happening with a sense of wonder.
In order to bring about pleasure in life we must sink down deep roots and connect to the earth. This will give you a deep connection to the energy that arises in all parts of the body. In order to do this, learn methods that focus on and cultivate body, mind and spirit.
Passions and desires weave a binding net around you. Worldly confrontation and the trap of duality makes you stiff and inflexible. To change this, look inside your heart, keep looking, keep listening too, until the sights and sounds disappear by themselves.
In ancient times moral strength was more important than physical strength. Parading one’s powers and trying to outshine others brings about misfortune. Be sincere and truthful act with courtesy, do not attempt anything that is not in harmony with the times.
Quote: Choose to make a life, rather than a living.