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The Spiritual Path

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Be Happy

Life is full of sadness, melancholy and tragedy, if you allow it to be. There are also many things to be happy about. A walk by the sea, a pleasant meal or drink, time spent with family or friends. They are transient, as is sorrow, but they are there to be appreciated to the full.

Materialism

We all need money to satisfy our basic requirements of shelter and sustenance. But once we have "enough" it is arguable how much real benefit additional wealth may bring.

There are many in the world who do not have "enough" and for whom every day is a struggle for survival. Perhaps those in more fortunate circumstances may feel it appropriate to send out prayers, or to provide more substantive help. We should all consider the degree to which we pursue wealth beyond what we truly need as we may be foregoing more valuable alternative opportunities.

Go with the Flow

Don't make waves by challenging the existing order just for the sake of challenge. To survive and thrive, learn to exist within the existing order.

Don't try to be different, just for the sake of it. Don't try to be what you are not, just to please others. Just seek to discover your true self and to be that person.

Sometimes circumstances just seem to drive us in a certain direction, though we may not know why and we don't instinctively want to follow. In such instances it is usually best to simply go with the flow and conserve energy for more favourable opportunities. There is a reason for everything, though it is not always revealed to us.

Sometimes it is right to challenge, but such occasions must be carefully chosen, and such challenges carefully planned. Remember that in our earthly clothes we are finite. There are many more things that we'd like to do than what we are able to do. And part of our experience is learning where and how to apply our efforts to greatest effect.

Friendship

Friendship is important. We are all interdependent upon one another. None can exist in isolation or be totally independent. Learn to get along with others, to co-operate, to give and take. Shine a light of love upon the world and it will be reflected back a thousand-fold.

But also be careful about the company you keep. The world houses many souls on differing pathways and at different stages of development. Be accepting of all but recognize that some are best kept at a distance.

Never be Bored

Life is a wonderful experience, even if sometimes things may superficially be tedious. In such circumstances do not be bored but allow your mind to wander freely, for the inner world is every bit as interesting as the outer. Thus boredom is indicative of wasted opportunity.

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