The more we make friends with ourselves, we rid ourselves of the mistaken idea that the way to be happy is to blame someone else for problems. Our confusion and bewilderment isn’t caused by someone else, it’s something we can come to know in ourselves.
It is quite common for people that have a spiritual experience to want to go out and talk about their experiences. This social interaction will only cause contradictions with your spirituality. We must simply just enjoy the experience of our awakening.
Attaining virtue is done by self-cultivation, and by relinquishing your negative habits and attitudes. With utmost sincerity and living in the real world, extend your virtue to all. Do not become attached to your accomplishments, don’t take credit for anything.
Excessive emotion towards something only underlines the power it has over you. Removing excess from reactions and turning them into studied, measured, calm action can result in decisiveness. This gives you the ability to influence others through joy and inclusiveness.
Quote: Time in itself consists of nothing, and is only “qualified” or defined by events.