The clamor of the human world is nothing compared to turning inward and finding peace within.
Calming the mind is releasing restlessness and making gentle peace with time; Observing the mind is seeing through attachments and facing oneself with honesty; Awakening the mind is gaining clear insight and liberation, and living in harmony with all things.
Throughout this lifetime, we are not here to please the world, but to discover the pure serenity within our own hearts.
Slow down, quiet down, listen to the wind, listen to the rain, listen to the sound of your heart.
Unhurried, neither chasing nor resisting, preserve a quiet grace amid the noise, and cultivate a peaceful heart within the smoke and fire of life.
When the heart is pure, every place is filled with quiet joy; When the heart is at ease, all things can be met with gentleness.
Use a calm mind to ferry yourself across, use mindful observation to reflect, and use awakened understanding to find release.
For the rest of your days: Root deeply inward, extend gentleness outward, remain still and without contention, and dwell in natural joy.
