Stop struggling, it’s not about winning or losing, but about ceasing to struggle with life and relax as it is. That is what we are doing in our self-cultivation practice, it’s about relaxing without struggling. Just be and let this attitude spread to the rest of your life.
You should be sensitive to where you situate yourself in the world. Select a place that is known to be conducive to what you want to achieve, then narrow your choice by what you see and feel. Don’t become attached to any one place as the energies will change.
Your mind is like the sky, if its cloudy you will not see it, but that doesn’t mean it’s not there. All our miseries and conflicts are created by the activity of the mind. Keep your mind still, look inside, and see the truth that is always available, always responsive.
If you are too firm in character, you will have difficulty dealing with others. If not firm enough, you will have difficulty dealing with the course of life. Do not be concerned whether your plans will fail or succeed, just proceed with life gradually and steadily.
Quote: Deciding what to pay attention to makes our reality.