What we struggle with all our lives are just ordinary experiences. Everything is unpredictable, so we need to stop struggling against the nature of reality. Life does continually go up and down. Recognize this to be real and true and you will be able to relax with things as they are.
We let thoughts and doubts from past activities carry over into the present. This leads us to conflict. Instead of allowing this to happen we should act without leaving consequences. Resolving problems each day to our utmost satisfaction will keep our mind free of lingering impressions.
Never hoard anything, share your possessions, the more you share the greater your abundance. The more you do for others, the happier you will be because you are doing it for yourself. The less you hold on to, the easier it is to give yourself to others.
Contemplation of the meaning of the laws and underlying workings of the universe will enable one to give expression to these laws in one’s own person. Contemplation of the action of others will allow you to put yourself in another’s place and understand their motives.
Quote: For the benefit of the flowers, we water the thorns too.