You encounter foolishness- practice. Sick and tired of it all? Practice anyway. Practice even in your righteousness- see a wrong and see it though your practice. What is practice? Here it’s often practicing good will, becoming calm and concentrated, using the breath and body as a guide, but also feelings, moods, emotions, thoughts- all fair game for this settling down into all there is. Seek the inspiration in ancient wisdom, in the speech of a child, the playfulness of a puppy, a whirling dervish of autumn leaves. Kindle your heart and then discern. Rather than flow out with your judgment, flow out with your practiced heart and hold the world in wisdom.

Thanks to Darkmoon Art for the beautiful image.