Being satisfied with little, you can gain much. Seeking much you will go astray. The wise heeds this precept. If it could be so with all people!The wise trusts not only to his physical eyes — thus he can see clearly.
The wise does not think that only he is right —thus he knows the truth.
He does not seek glory — yet people respect him.
He does not seek power — yet people follow him.
He does not struggle with anyone — thus no one can vanquish him.
He does not feel pity for himself — thus he can successfully develop.
Only he who does not seek to be ahead of others is capable of living in harmony with everyone.
The wise cares about everyone, and he becomes an example to all.
He does not praise himself — yet he is respectable.
He does not elevate himself — yet he is esteemed by others.
The Light is beyond words. Words may be used to speak of it, but they cannot contain it. The Light existed before words and names, before the idea of things. It is the unlimited birth and origin of all limited things. Therefore, to see beyond boundaries to the subtle heart of things, dispense with names, with concepts, with expectations and ambitions and differences. The Light and its many manifestations arise from the same source: subtle wonder within mysterious darkness. This is the beginning of all understanding.
Light to enfold me,
Light to surround me,
Light in my speaking,
Light in my thinking.
Light in my sleeping,
Light in my waking,
Light in my watching,
Light in my hoping.
Light in my slumber,
Light in mine soul,
Light in mine eternity.
"I'm fine." He said, but the lie tasted like ashes in his mouth.
Tyleril Silversword 