March 29, 2025
Life keeps coming, just like waves on the ocean, they just keep coming. Some knock you down, but just keep getting back up and keep walking. After awhile you will notice the waves appear to be getting smaller. The key is to keep getting back up, if you don’t you will drown.
In stillness seek the absolute, it has no opposites. By contrast nothing in the world is absolute, because all things we experience are relative. Seeking the absolute is a great goal, but you must explore the outer life as well. You will realize they are both part of the seamless whole.
When you take care of things, never waste anything; when you care for people, never abandon anyone. If you are not attached to your own ideas, and open to what is, you will be able to care for all that come to you, they are your greatest sources of wisdom.
People will give up counselling you if you think you know everything, so be humble, selfless, and keep your mind open and free so it can listen to and be receptive to good advice. If we cannot be influenced ourselves, we cannot influence or help others.
Quote: Never lose touch with who you really are; in the midst of joy or sorrow remain imperturbable.