Our actions of good and evil are the results of our intentions. All speech and behavior stem from the heart. If one can subdue the mind, one can subdue all things. To prevent evil karma, one must master the mind.
It is never too late to rediscover the joy of childhood, but this time, you must rely on yourself.
True companionship withstands both hardships and the mundane. A clear mind brings clarity; a muddy mind brings darkness; a distracted mind brings confusion; an enlightened mind brings Zen. The mind is the director of life's play, and thoughts are its film strip. Everything originates from within; obsession, resentment, and hatred only cause inner turmoil. Only by letting them go can one find peace. Even the best wood has knots, and the finest jade has flaws.
When your flaws are exposed, do not lose your temper. Do not think that being willful or loud can hide or overcome your shortcomings.
Grant yourself a joyful mental space to fly freely. Believe in your strength, but do not refuse your tears; appreciate the beauty of material things, but do not spend your entire life chasing them.
Life is filled with distractions; we must remain as pure as an infant so that beauty can pierce through the dust and reach the pinnacle of our souls. Time is a pair of hands that caresses pain. Physical scars leave traces in the heart. We often assume that once the body heals, the soul is restored, forgetting that the spirit also needs time to heal.
