When we open ourselves up to the continually changing, impermanent nature of our own being and that of reality, we increase our capacity to care about others and not to be afraid. We begin to think of our life as offering endless opportunities to start to do things differently.
Old traditions were less complicated because everyone knew their role in society. All you had to do was fulfill your role, knowing your other needs would be met by the collective. Today we pursue our own ends and must make choices and compete with everyone else for all our needs.
If you are a pattern to the world, this will create an inner strength in you and there will be nothing you can’t do. To become a pattern to the world, accept the world as it is, return to the innocence of childhood and become receptive to all that comes your way like a newborn.
You cannot avoid difficult situations. Remain calm and establish a positive attitude while looking for ways to solve the problem and consider a way to prevent the situation from worsening. You can always find a way to transform a bad situation into something positive.
Quote: When nothing can be done about something do not concern yourself with it.