Life is glorious, but also wretched. Gloriousness we feel inspired and connected, we want it to be like this forever. Wretchedness life’s, painful aspect humbles and softens us up. Gloriousness and wretchedness need each other; one inspires us, the other softness us.
We all understand the need to retreat into nature on a regular basis. We cannot maintain the fertility of our beings without this renewal. If you cannot retreat into nature each day, find a quiet time each day to withdraw into yourself, this will bring about renewal as well.
If you want to become a better person, study that which serves the nature of life and then offer it to the world. If you study with devotion, and do so wholeheartedly, all things in the universe will be in harmony and everything in your life will reflect this practice.
The words and deeds of the past can be used to strengthen and elevate your character. When you study the past do not confine yourself to knowledge of history but apply that knowledge to give actuality to the past by studying and practicing these ancient teachings.
Quote: Act from your heart, not according to rules.