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July 14, 2022

Posted on July 14, 2022July 14, 2022 By Posts No Comments on July 14, 2022

As we train in opening our hearts, discovering the soft spot, we feel more joy, the joy that comes from appreciation of our basic goodness.  We do this by being present, training in mindfulness and unconditional friendliness, having patience and letting the process evolve naturally.

Do not take things for granted, remember how everything that comes to you fits in an overall scheme.  Every ordinary moment, every detail, should be a celebration of your personal understanding.  Acknowledge the qualities of everyday things and have gratitude for both the good and bad in your life. 

If you want to know the truth of all things, stop talking about it, start to relax your body, quiet your senses, and return your mind to its original clarity.  You will then realize you are not separate from others, or the oneness of all things, and the truth will surround you.

Speaking clearly and acting simply in a non-aggressive manner with perseverance will help you succeed at any task.  The idea that the yielding overcomes the rigid or the soft overcomes the hard is the wisdom permeating these ancient teachings.

Quote: The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.

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