"When the ruler knows his own heart, the people are simple and pure...bad fortune is what good fortune leans on; Good fortune is what bad fortune hides in. Who knows the end of this process? Is there no norm of right? Yet what is normal soon becomes abnormal."
Wise living:
Most people want their surroundings to be steady, secure and predictable. Yet, as Albert Einstein said, "nothing happens until something moves" (Dyer, 2007, p.279).
By first learning ourselves that the world is everchanging and letting go of attachmentes, we can begin to see the perfection in the wholenss of all life, rather than seeing good or bad fortune. Living this in our hearts and radiance provides the lessen itself which need not be taught; the peace will be felt and transferred.
Just as the universe does not discern, neither should humankind. There is no good or bad, it is indivisible. There are actions and consequences; and for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Whenever there is a deep valley of despair, remember the wholenss of the universe. We are all one and a part of a bigger picture and just as day follows night, bad fortune, in whatever form, good fortune leans on it.
The invisibility of good fortune is all around us in moments of despair; yet by accepting life as it is without discerning, we become untroubled.
Live in Satori- Be here now, accepting whatever form, (Adkins, 2001) whatever condition and "appreciate the oneness of everything rather than the mind games of judging or labeling life" (Dyer)
Selection:
I selected this piece as it pertains to all that is and will be; the spirit, or essence, of the human existence has many forms, yet the body in this form will forever change. There will never be perfect health or perfect life, but we can have peace within ourselves that changes are natural and whatever awaits around the corner is 'The Way'
Reference:
Adkins, C. (2001). Public Seminar, MGM Grand. Las Vegas: Nevada
Dyer, W. (2007). Change your thoughts change your life: Living the wisdom of the Tao. Hayhouse: Carlsbad, CA
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