The Master is Serene in the Midst of Sorrow

Failure is an opportunity.
If you blame someone else;
there is no end to blame.

Therefore the Master
fulfills her own obligations
and corrects her own mistakes.
She does what she needs to do
and demands nothing of others.
(Tao Te Ching)

An important lesson plan of life is to take ownership for everything we are going through. Experience all emotions whole-heartedly, stop looking for comfort from others and for solutions from the outside. Stop drowning the void you are feeling deep inside with pleasures rides and stop blaming others about what comes your way. When we are willing to look inside we are sure to find a fountain of energy, a pillar of strength, and for the first time we have a shot at understanding what is truly happening to us.

All your heartbreak, all your hurt and all your wounds are really not new.  They are just old injuries coming back to the surface. Think back and try to remind yourself of similar patterns in the past. There is only one way to stop this pain, face it wholeheartedly this time around. The pain you are facing today is a perfect opportunity to look at yourself deep inside. As you are willing to do that, and as you are bold enough to face the burdens of the past, healing will surely come your way. Get it done with, for once and for all. But if you are too scared to look at the demons inside, the pain and suffering is sure to come back.

What applies to us must apply to others as well. Let other people deal with their own fate. Just like we gained strength by facing our demons, let them conquer theirs by going deep inside themselves.

The Master remains serene
In the midst of sorrow.
Evil cannot enter her heart.
Because she has given up helping
she is people's greatest help.
(Tao Te Ching)

We all need to walk through this dark valley alone to realize that we have the inner strength to face everything that comes our way. Every emotional turbulence faced with courage and resolve can be transformed into joy and love. Be brave!  When you are ready to be healed, all the help is coming your way!

By Christian and Su Zhen