The Way and the Power of Virtue

When our infinite potential is disseminated, then we become vessels, And wise people utilize our infinite capabilities to serve as officials and leaders. Therefore, the greatest controlled carving – self-control – does not sever us from ourselves. When we return to our unconditioned , unshaped , and unlimited state of infinite potential and possibility, when we embrace our place in the universe as rare, unique, and precious treasures , practice true authenticity of self, and when we put that version of ourselves out there into the world, we become a vessel of transformation to nurture and nourish that in others.  The appearance of perfection is not required – only purposeful presence.  As we give ourselves permission to shine  where we are, as we are, we simultaneously give everyone around us permission to do likewise – even if they are not dancing identically to us. Wise people will see the transformation in us and the capacity as a vessel for change and will gi...

If we understand the white light reflecting within us like the moon, And safeguard it in the darkness when everything has turned to ash, Then we can become a working model for all under the heavens. We abide in the constancy of our Personal Power and Virtue and do not indebt our worth in exchange for other things. As a working model for all under the heavens, abiding in the constancy of our Personal Power and Virtue and not indebting our worth in exchange for other things, We return home again and again to a limitless, uninhibited state, Free to dance through the fires of life. As Master Yoda said: "Luminous beings are we, not this crude matter."  Each of us is a luminous being, glorious as fire .   Even in the darkest night, we glow and reflect pure light, like the moon.   We must remember and protect that in ourselves, even when everything in our lives and in the world turns to ash and it seems the darkness will overshadow us and eclipse our light.   Ev...