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We are stuck in the same patterns of grasping and fixating, which cause the same thoughts and reactions to occur over and over again.  When we see this, even just for a second, explore these patterns and relax, we will naturally discover the knack of stopping these reoccurrences.

When you feel in the zone or that life is going right, the feeling is not something you can formulate or possess, and if you try to find it, you cannot.  The way it comes to you is by being open and focused on what you are doing and then, as if from nowhere, the feeling comes.

Whether the form is a person or a star, the process is the same.  First, the subtle energy exists. Next it becomes manifest and takes on life.  After a time, the life passes away, but the subtle energy goes on, either returning to the subtle realm, where it remains, or once again attaching to manifest things.

When a relationship or a business is in a period of abundance and prosperity, great caution should be taken to prevent disharmony and overdoing.  People become used to an easy situation, but they have a tendency to neglect the natural law of cause and effect.

Quote: To break a habit, you have to be aware of it, motivated to change, and have a strategy to replace it.

The journey to peace and happiness is a process of letting go of attachments, both physical and mental.  To do this open your heart up and surrender to life, but we cannot do this on certain occasions or situations, our surrender must be constant and genuine all the time.

If your mind is scattered, its images in disarray, you cannot move in a clear direction, the result is confusion and unhappiness.  A mind that is clearly focused on a single point or idea, like in contemplation or meditation, is able to receive all things and abide in tranquility.

Knowing others is intelligence, knowing yourself is true wisdom.  When you master yourself, you do not have to master others. When you know you have enough then you are truly wealthy.  Find your roots and nourish them and you will know longevity.

In society conflicts are unavoidable, sometimes you have to give up your own interests and ideas to chime in with others but continue to do what you intuitively know is right.  However, you must adapt to the demands of the time rather than wear yourself out resisting.

Quote: What I see depends on how I look and for how long.

We can dissolve the sense of dualism between us and them, between this and that, between here and there, by going to places and enter situations that scare us and that we find difficult and wish to push away.  We must befriend the idea that we can be wrong and let go of the feelings of guilt or shame.

Your flow of life can be affected by simply altering your circumstances.  The flow of energy moves constantly according to fixed points that exist at any given moment; by manipulating these points we can change the flow.  Freedom to choose and change belongs to us.

We live a bewildered life, we struggle to know things, like whether there is a purpose to this existence.  Just look behind all this and see the joy and simplicity in all things.  Remain centered and act from your heart, then all things will be in harmony, and you will be at peace.

Nourishing yourself is not a matter of the food you eat, it is a matter benevolence, justice, and enlightened qualities.  The way to fill oneself with benevolence, justice and enlightenment qualities is all about seeking them by yourself, not relying on others.

Quote: Only a collective moral force can unite the world.

Stop struggling, it’s not about winning or losing, but about ceasing to struggle with life and relax as it is.  That is what we are doing in our self-cultivation practice, it’s about relaxing without struggling.  Just be and let this attitude spread to the rest of your life.

You should be sensitive to where you situate yourself in the world.  Select a place that is known to be conducive to what you want to achieve, then narrow your choice by what you see and feel.  Don’t become attached to any one place as the energies will change.

Your mind is like the sky, if its cloudy you will not see it, but that doesn’t mean it’s not there.  All our miseries and conflicts are created by the activity of the mind.  Keep your mind still, look inside, and see the truth that is always available, always responsive.

If you are too firm in character, you will have difficulty dealing with others.  If not firm enough, you will have difficulty dealing with the course of life.  Do not be concerned whether your plans will fail or succeed, just proceed with life gradually and steadily.

Quote: Deciding what to pay attention to makes our reality.

Negative shame is accompanied by guilt and self denigration, it is pointless and no help to us, in fact it will cause us harm.  Positive shame is when we have harmed ourselves or anyone else, and feel sorry for having done so, this allows us to grow from our mistakes.

Today is the middle day of the year.  Once you reach the centre of anything you can dominate the whole.  In life we establish goals and parameters to define the scope of most everything we do.  Knowing when you have reached the centre of your endeavour it makes perseverance easier.

These ancient words are not the medicine, only the prescription; not the destination, but a map to help you reach it.  Seeing it with your own eyes, hearing it with your own ears, is the only way to the destination.  When you get there your mind will be quiet and still.

Difficulties and obstructions throw a man back on himself.  Do not blame others for your mistakes, look for the errors within yourself, and through this introspection, any obstruction becomes an occasion for inner enrichment and education.

Quote: Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass; it’s about learning to dance in the rain. 

Hope and fear is a feeling with two sides, as long as there is one there is always the other.  Hope and fear come as a sense that we lack something, and we are unable to sit, relax, and be ourselves.  If we hold on to hope and fear, they rob us of the present moment.

All the diversity in our lives is merely a manifestation of our minds.  If we want simplicity and tranquility, we need only go to the center of our active mind, where it is empty and still.  Diversity comes from our active minds and our origins come from the central void. 

Discover your truth, then you will realize the world is perfect as it is, and it can’t be improved.  See things as they are without trying to control them, let things go their own way.  Treat our planet with care, moderation, and love, let go of things; just stay in your center.

Any development, to be successful, must proceed gradually and be allowed to take its course, being hasty would not be wise.  Penetrating gentleness is the outer form that should proceed from inner calm, along with perseverance, prevents slow progress from dwindling into nothing. 

Quote: When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too. 

Letting go of your security and just being in the moment may seem uncomfortable and frightening, but it gives you a chance to see the world as it is.  Be inquisitive about the unknown and the unanswerable question of what comes next because this awakens your own wisdom mind.

The wise remain humble so that others are not aroused against them.  Avoid all conflict whenever possible. If conflict or trouble seeks you out, use only the minimum amount force required to deal with it, to do more would be to fall into excess resistance.

If you are a pattern to the world, this will create an inner strength in you and there will be nothing you can’t do.  To become a pattern to the world, accept the world as it is, and return to the innocence of childhood, and become receptive to all that comes your way like a newborn.

A person must be firm and flexible in order to manage one’s affairs successfully.  If your actions are too firm, you will be met by resistance and nothing can be accomplished.  If you are too flexible you can damage your own self.  Learning the balance between both will insure harmony.

Quote: Time is irrelevant, it’s what you do with it that is relevant.

Letting go of your security and just being in the moment may seem uncomfortable and frightening, but it gives you a chance to see the world as it is.  Be inquisitive about the unknown and the unanswerable question of what comes next because this awakens your own wisdom mind.

We try to manifest things we desire and when they come to us, we are still not satisfied.  Why not live life and let things come to you, accept whatever it brings, and do not try to control the outcome.  This will bring you freedom and everything you need.

Caring for things, never waste anything.  Caring for people, never abandon anybody.  Living this way, you can live a satisfied, simple and natural life.  If you feel you have found your way, then teach those who are still finding their way.  These people are your greatest sources of wisdom. 

To resolve any conflict, sit down with your adversary face to face.  Generally, dispute arises from not having the flexibility in considering the others’ opinion.  Whether you win or lose is not enjoyable, it is better to solve the dispute before it goes too far, usually by meeting your opponent halfway.

Quote: When unexpected changes occur look for the opportunity it brings you.

We cannot connect with our fundamental wealth of who we are as long as we are buying into the advertisement hype that we have to be someone else, that we have to smell different, or look different.  Connect to your wealth by sharing your feelings of who you really are with others.

When teaching others, you must be firm, consistent, and patient.  You may have to correct their mistakes or the bad habits they develop.  However, when it comes to their curiosity, individuality, or initiative, then there should never be any discouragement.

There are two kinds of wisdom.  The first is worldly wisdom, which is a conceptual understanding of your experiences, this inhibits your direct understanding of the truth.  The second kind, integral wisdom, involves a direct participation in every moment, with no mental concepts or attitudes. 

If we remain at the mercy of moods, of hope, and of fear, aroused by the outer world, we lose our inner consistency of character.  Then our experiences are merely effects produced by the outside world, not experiences evoked by our own true nature.

Quote: By delegating you pass on the worry.