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Once we begin on a spiritual path we may find that our habitual habits may intensify rather than disappearing, but slowly we edge towards the open state where there is no beating ourselves up or patting ourselves on the back  We must have patience with ourselves, the good takes time to develop in you,.  There is no quick fix, it just takes perseverance and consistency, but it is worth it. 

Can we act like every other species seeking no reward, taking no pride, guiding without enslaving? Can our reasoning mind be purged of coercion allowing our heart unfettered joy?  Can you love people without imposing your will?

If a man is in a ruling position is modest in nature, he will find able helpers who compliment and aid him in his endeavors.

Quote: “If I let go of what I am, I might become what I should be” Lao Tzu

To get rid of the unwanted parts of ourselves that are just a projection of our mind, we must not offer any resistance whatsoever.  There is no duality; we are all one.

Devotion to a deity or spiritual practice must be consistent and every day.  Even if sometimes it feels nothing is happening, the mere act of doing this brings rewards.  This will bring about positive transformation and may be the only thing that does.

If you care about people’s approval, you become their prisoner.  When you work wholeheartedly, you are glad to let go just as a parent lets a child go into its own life.  If you want people to admire, you amass a great fortune and give it away.  People will respond with admiration in proportion to the size of the treasure.

Only by means of friendly persuasion can we exert influence.  To do this we must be determined with gentleness and adaptability in external relations.

Quote: We have to do the best we can .  This is our sacred human responsibility.  Albert Einstein

Judgmentalness, pettiness, and arrogance are not sins but habits of the mind.  The more we get to know them, the more they lose their power.  Our basic simple nature is free of the struggle between good and bad.

Our minds cannot comprehend the diversity of nature, just let nature take its course.  Variety is vitality.  Simply be aware of the oneness of things; live simply and close to the ground.

True joy rests on firmness and strength within, manifesting outwardly as yielding and gentle.  Joy, resting, content with everything remains free of all egotistic likes and dislikes.  Passion brings suffering.

Quote: Fear is the biggest energy on the planet.

There is another alternative to right or wrong. Once we find this place it will help us open up to the way we feel.  We will then be able to see the faces and hear the words people are saying. 

Once you start to contemplate the world it will open up a great sense of wonder in you.

The wise are heard through their silence.  Detach yourself from all things and be perfectly fulfilled.  Hold your thought free of anything that interferes with your understanding of the universe as a harmonious oneness.

If we meet evil before it becomes manifest, before it begins to stir, we can master it.  We must not be carried away by the current of the times and adhere to what is right.  There is no need for concern because everything earthly is transitory.

Quote: Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are.

If you have feelings of unworthiness, remind yourself not to reinforce those thoughts.  Use your own intelligence, courage or humor, whatever you can muster to eradicate those feelings.  We must remember when all is great and you are feeling good, it can’t last forever and the same goes for whenever you feel bad; it won’t last.

You have great power within you that you can use any time you want.  This creative power is most marvelous thing in the universe.

Be content with just experiencing life. Paying attention to the details is most important thing you can do.  If you do not pay attention, decay will take place.

Quote: Start a huge, foolish project, like Noah…it makes absolutely no difference what people think of you.

Connect with the moment, find joy in ordinary things. Pay attention to all details of your life, empty oneself completely, avoid unnecessary action; then you will have peace.

Study the yin and yang of life, happiness/sadness, moon and sun, good and bad; all things arise from the same source.  We cannot have one without the other.

Settle your mind. Let it become as clear as the night sky.

Quote: Worry is an addiction that interferes with compassion.

We need to train in mindfulness and unconditional friendliness.  Let this training evolve naturally with constant practice.

The pursuit of love and compassion is not without pain and confusion, but we must try.

Practicing virtue is to selflessly offer assistance to others, without judgement or prejudices.  If your willingness to give blessings is limited, so is your ability to receive them. The more you give the more you receive.

Quote: Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.

We must have unconditional loving kindness towards ourselves before we can genuinely feel it towards others.

Give up our artificial, tiresome lives and live naturally; live the way a tree lives its life.

Empty your mind of concepts, desires and judgements, thus you can attain a state of childlike simplicity.  When we embrace all things there is no anger, no self, no other.  Sincerity is fundamental in forming proper relationships.  You also need to be consistent and persevering in your actions.