Where we are going is unknown, where we have been we can see clearly. The moment-by-moment experience that is happening right now is where we are going. This is encouraging because our source of wisdom is what’s going to happen to us today in this very moment.
When we do self-cultivation we should do it without any thought of gain and holding no expectations. We are taught what to expect from books and teachers so we are prepared for the experiences that will occur, but we cannot learn without experiencing.
When we think we know the answers, we are difficult to guide. When we realize we don’t know, it becomes easy to find our way by keeping your mind open you become aware of numerous possibilities. The ancients taught of the supreme value of “Don’t-know Mind”.
Like the cycle of the seasons, there is also a cycle of good and bad times. When unfavorable times come, look for the opportunities they bring you while waiting for the change back to favorable times. Do not become attached to the times as change, like the seasons, is inevitable.
Quote: You cannot build a reputation on what you are going to do. —Henry Ford