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...

This is the reason that, at the end of a full day of travel, sages will not leave their heavy wagons –  for they are laden with their valuable nest-eggs. Even though there are lavish spectacles to behold – ornate palaces like trees ablaze with beautiful blossoms, people flitting all about like tweeting swallows – they stay and shine right where they are, as they are. We live in a world that is constantly trying to grab our attention with all the latest and greatest.   We are bombarded with constant click-baits, airbrushed eye-candy, and the never-ending rabbit holes of “trending now.”   The world is constantly vying for our attention and attempting to lure us toward whatever product they are promoting that day with subtle promises that it will make us feel better about ourselves, solve all our problems, or enhance our worth somehow.  There are places to go, sights to see, and things to buy. On our individual and shared journeys through life, sages (wise peo...