Constantly apply cheerfulness, if for no other reason than just to feel good about yourself. If you are in a cheerful mood the people you meet will cheer up as well, it is infectious. If you have a sense of gratitude for everything, this will also help cheer you up.
All our lives we seek union, we try to do well for our family and society, we try to touch the universal through art, music and spiritual practices. Yet all our attempts are flawed, accord and harmony are transitory states. Don’t wait to solve your difficulties, start now with determination.
Our enemies are human beings just like ourselves, they have the same needs and desires that we do. As a last resort enter into conflict, but do so with the utmost compassion, do not rejoice in victory. Peace is our highest value if our peace is shattered how can we be content.
Don’t let yourself get swept away by unfavourable circumstances, or let your steadfastness be shaken. You can avoid this by maintaining your inner peace, remaining outwardly calm and yielding. By doing this you can overcome the greatest of difficulties.
Quote: The first step is learning to monitor your thoughts; to think about what you are thinking about.