How do you want to feel tomorrow, next week, next year? It is up to you how you use your life. It doesn’t mean you are the best at cheering up, or your habitual tendencies don’t get the better of you. Keep reminding yourself that it is your life to live and every action you do has a result.
The ancient teachings are simple, they are profound, and yet plain. They contain the entire truth of the universe. To understand them and learn the truths, take joy in doing your work and the service that comes to you, this will put you in harmony with the teachings.
Settle your mind like the universe settles the stars in the night sky. Connecting your mind to that subtle origin, it will become calm and tranquil, then it will naturally expand and ultimately your mind becomes as vast and immeasurable as the night sky.
The ancient teachings are there to offer you guidance for favorable action in your daily life and, at the same time, to avoid misconduct that invites misfortune. Consulting these teachings will help you plan for the future and gives you a chance to study your past actions.
Quote: The past and future become completely unimportant when we realize that there’s only now.