75greed appears to winthe people are enslavedsit still, watch, and wait. Lesson # 75 People starve because others with wealth just want more money.People are oppressed because others in power just want more control. If you value your life, live simply. Stop when you have just enough.Be kind to others. Enjoy what you have. Seek […]
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74The executionerlays down his bloody axand walks away. Lesson # 74 If you do not fear death then no one can threaten you with execution. If you live in constant fear of death, you will walk the straight and narrow, always fearing retribution for breaking someone else’s laws. The Lord of Slaughter comes to us
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73blood on her faceshe walks away from the crashyet the moon rises. Lesson # 73 Sometimes the bravest soldier dieswhile the craven coward lives on.Sometimes it appears that, no matter how good you are, the Universe is out to get you.The wisest person cannot answer this simple question, “Why me?”We might catch the faintest glimpse
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72as the bluejay soarsfar away from the villagechurch bells ring Lesson # 72 When folks conquer one fear it seems like another one always comes along. When it is very hard to get the simple things they need, folks become weary, hopeless, and start looking for easy answers from messiahs. Do not become one a
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71get over yourselfyou can’t figure this outyou are the problem. Lesson # 71 To realize how much you do not know is spiritual strength.To pretend to know more than you actually know is spiritual disease.The first step is to realize how much of that disease you already have.When you get sick of being sick, you
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Number 71 (commentary) Why I need to become a problem to myself. All of us human beings share this disease called Compulsive “I”-ness: I am, I know, I act, I accomplish, I fail.Symptoms of this illness of Compulsive “I”-ness include aloneness, isolation, a sense of meaninglessness, a hunger for control, a satisfying sense of specialness,
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70it breaks my heartfreedom from greed and hatred so easy yet ignored Lesson # 70 My words are easy to understand.My work is easy to perform. Yet, no one seems to understand me, and no one wants to do the work. This teaching came from the beginning of Creation. These practices rule the unfolding of
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69caught in a rip currentthe shore just further awaystop fighting the tide Lesson # 69 Let us learn from military strategists:It is easier to defend than it is to attack.The wise strategist defeats the enemy without weapons and before the battle begins.The wise strategist never underestimates their opponent,and protects what is precious.They know that the
68the cocker spanielgets the two dogs fighting then sits back to watch Lesson # 68 A good warrior does not relish violence.A good fighter does not indulge in anger.A good competitor is generous towards their competition,without regard to the final result. A good manager empowers those they lead. This is strength without domination.That is what
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67guard these treasures wellsimplicity humilityand a mother’s love Lesson # 67 I have three treasures, guard them and keep them close: The first is a love as deep as the love a mother feels towards her child. From my love comes my courage. The second is a simple frugal-minded approach to life. From my simple
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