Self-cultivation takes us just as we are with our confusion and our sanity, it gives us time alone with ourselves. In time it teaches you to accept who you are, as you are, an unconditional friendliness with ourselves, a simple direct relationship with the way we are.
Life slowly begins to make sense gathered from glimpses and inferences. It may well take many years for this mysterious life to come together and to reveal the whole, but be prepared to go the distance, because when it begins to come together you get a tremendous feeling of assurance.
Studying the teachings of the ancients, will help you dissolve all concepts of duality, and teach you to be of service to others without expectation of reward. They gently show you how to eliminate all obstacles in your path, so you can understand their subtle truths.
In times of abundance, treasure and use the plenitude well, and sustain the times of abundance as long as possible. In times of decline explore new possibilities rather than staying with your old ways. The key is not to dwell on old ways and trivial things.
Quote: To know when nothing can be done and be at peace with that.