Imagining that we are immune to some bad occurence, or imagining that something can happen only to others and not ourselves is one of our biggest follies and this is especially where life delivers its hardest blows. There is nothing which happens to others which cannot happen to you at some point. No matter how proudly you imagine yourself to be immune to certain calamities in life, life always likes to prove otherwise. Bad things happen to good people because good people imagine that bad can only happen to other bad people and that they are immune from it and thus believe that it cannot happen to them
Watching somethings happen to others and believing that because our nature is not like theirs, we are immune from it is a big illusion and one that is especially shattering when disillusionment occurs. Do not imagine that undesirable things cannot happen to you.
So also is the reverse. Most of the bad things which you imagined could easily happen to you never did happen actually. Life always hits hardest at the point of your biggest pride. Do not be so proud and believe that you are immune to failure. Unless you want to be disillusioned.
Accept that life is unpredictable and it can strike hardest when you least expect it to. Do not live in an illusory world of safety. Recognize that the world is dangerous and must be treated with respect. You never know where and when it will strike. Always be alert. This is the best road to safety. But if you are brash, you will get hit. And when it hits, it hurts bad. Do not believe that you are above the law. Always take precautions. If you were an attacker, you would only strike the most guillible fool who imagines that no harm could come to him. Experience is a harsh teacher. The best way to avoid it is to imagine that it could easily happen and take precautions.
Imagine that you could easily lose all your wealth in a single instant.
Imagine that all your worldly possessions could be burnt in a jiffy.
Imagine that you could easily lose all your health in a single instant.
Imagine that you could easily lose your mind.
Imagine that every scary thing you hear and imagine could easily happen to you.
Death could strike any minute.
Loss could strike any minute.
Suffering could strike any minute.
Life is a long lesson in loss. As you get older, you lose more and more.
Ultimately all that could be lost, you could easily lose. This is true humility and even this could be lost.
We live in a world where loss is constantly pursuing us. There is no escape from this reality. Ignoring this reality could prove costly. Be aware of loss. This is the real gain.
Yes, there is no real peace as long as we live. Attaining peace is the biggest illusion. Accept that life will be painful. Life is not easy. Life is the harshest of all teachers. Ignoring the limitations of the physical world will only cause great pain. And might prove to be very costly. Embrace loss. Embrace death. Embrace humiliation. Embrace suffering. Embrace fear. This is serenity.
Stop living in a fantasy world. Life is real. Death is real. Pain is real. Suffering is real. Stop denying and accept reality. This is truly the peace of God.
Sometimes, the consequences of our ignorance can follow us for a lifetime. A moment of ignorance is enough to cause a loss of great proportions. But we must be willing to endure hell if it comes. Know that there will always be losses in life.
Realizing that all things can be lost will result in calm detachment but not negligence.
Do not neglect health but realize that it can be lost.
Do not neglect money but realize that it can be lost.
Do not neglect reputation but realize that it can be lost.
Make the most of it while it lasts or you will regret losing it.
Loss is the name of the game. And death is the final loss.
People will use you. People do not have good intentions. People are selfish. People are cruel. And so are you. It is foolish to expect people to be good if you are good. It is foolish to expect people not to steal if you don't. Since loss is real, use it wisely. Learn from it. Stop expecting the world to change. The world is a piece of shit. And we all die in the end. All that is yours to choose is how you react. Accept your fate. Accept the pain of life with a smile.
Accepting the harshness of life brings great despair. But the point is to endure it. Believing otherwise takes you into darker despair. This may take a lifetime to realize. But whenever the darkness gets too hard to endure, remember death. Paradixically, it is life's greatest gift.
Watching somethings happen to others and believing that because our nature is not like theirs, we are immune from it is a big illusion and one that is especially shattering when disillusionment occurs. Do not imagine that undesirable things cannot happen to you.
So also is the reverse. Most of the bad things which you imagined could easily happen to you never did happen actually. Life always hits hardest at the point of your biggest pride. Do not be so proud and believe that you are immune to failure. Unless you want to be disillusioned.
Accept that life is unpredictable and it can strike hardest when you least expect it to. Do not live in an illusory world of safety. Recognize that the world is dangerous and must be treated with respect. You never know where and when it will strike. Always be alert. This is the best road to safety. But if you are brash, you will get hit. And when it hits, it hurts bad. Do not believe that you are above the law. Always take precautions. If you were an attacker, you would only strike the most guillible fool who imagines that no harm could come to him. Experience is a harsh teacher. The best way to avoid it is to imagine that it could easily happen and take precautions.
Imagine that you could easily lose all your wealth in a single instant.
Imagine that all your worldly possessions could be burnt in a jiffy.
Imagine that you could easily lose all your health in a single instant.
Imagine that you could easily lose your mind.
Imagine that every scary thing you hear and imagine could easily happen to you.
Death could strike any minute.
Loss could strike any minute.
Suffering could strike any minute.
Life is a long lesson in loss. As you get older, you lose more and more.
Ultimately all that could be lost, you could easily lose. This is true humility and even this could be lost.
We live in a world where loss is constantly pursuing us. There is no escape from this reality. Ignoring this reality could prove costly. Be aware of loss. This is the real gain.
Yes, there is no real peace as long as we live. Attaining peace is the biggest illusion. Accept that life will be painful. Life is not easy. Life is the harshest of all teachers. Ignoring the limitations of the physical world will only cause great pain. And might prove to be very costly. Embrace loss. Embrace death. Embrace humiliation. Embrace suffering. Embrace fear. This is serenity.
Stop living in a fantasy world. Life is real. Death is real. Pain is real. Suffering is real. Stop denying and accept reality. This is truly the peace of God.
Sometimes, the consequences of our ignorance can follow us for a lifetime. A moment of ignorance is enough to cause a loss of great proportions. But we must be willing to endure hell if it comes. Know that there will always be losses in life.
Realizing that all things can be lost will result in calm detachment but not negligence.
Do not neglect health but realize that it can be lost.
Do not neglect money but realize that it can be lost.
Do not neglect reputation but realize that it can be lost.
Make the most of it while it lasts or you will regret losing it.
Loss is the name of the game. And death is the final loss.
People will use you. People do not have good intentions. People are selfish. People are cruel. And so are you. It is foolish to expect people to be good if you are good. It is foolish to expect people not to steal if you don't. Since loss is real, use it wisely. Learn from it. Stop expecting the world to change. The world is a piece of shit. And we all die in the end. All that is yours to choose is how you react. Accept your fate. Accept the pain of life with a smile.
Accepting the harshness of life brings great despair. But the point is to endure it. Believing otherwise takes you into darker despair. This may take a lifetime to realize. But whenever the darkness gets too hard to endure, remember death. Paradixically, it is life's greatest gift.
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