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October 17, 2021

Posted on October 17, 2021October 17, 2021 By Posts No Comments on October 17, 2021
October 17, 2021

If we try to protect ourselves from suffering, we become fearful and alienated, caring only for the people close to us.  If we primarily try to shield ourselves from discomfort, we suffer.  If we don’t close up and let our heart hurt, we discover our kinship with all beings.

Balance is a dynamic process, even if some things seem wildly excessive, they will be balanced by others.  Balance is to know what is here, what is coming, and how to be in harmony with it; then there is a state of sublimity.

By letting things go their own way, everything will happen as it should, nothing can be gained by interfering.  Accept things, freely extend your goodwill and virtue in every direction regardless of circumstances; you will be able to embrace all things as part of the harmonious oneness. 

The destinies of men are subject to immutable laws that must fulfill themselves.  Man has it in his power to shape his fate by his behavior exposing himself to beneficial or destructive forces.  Carry out your work without boasting about it.

Quote: It’s not what you say, it’s what you do.

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