What seems undesirable in our lives doesn’t have to trigger habitual reactions. We can let it remind us that the ancient teachings encourage gentleness and loving kindness towards every moment. We can use it to encourage us to step out into that ambiguity.
Some say the path to realization is akin to climbing a mountain. If all we do is look at the mountain and talk about the way up without taking the first step, we will never know the untold joy that climbing the mountain can bring us. Even the climb itself will bring us immense satisfaction.
Not all spiritual paths lead to the truth, most are detours and distractions. Trust the plainness and simplicity of your life’s paths, living with unconditional sincerity, eradicating all duality, celebrate the equality of all things; then every moment will be the truth.
If you are faced with a superior foe, it would be hopeless to fight him. An orderly retreat is the correct procedure and looking for small ways to minimize the effect. It is by no means a sign of strength or courage to engage in a hopeless struggle, regardless of circumstances.
Quote: This too will pass.