As a human being, you are connected to the Tao at a fundamental level, so the power of creation is in you too. It manifests as your creativity, and you see it at work every time you come up with ideas. These ideas seem to emerge out of nowhere, and the ones you act on will manifest in your world.

As an emotion goes away, whatever power it has over you vanishes as well. This simple concept can be the first step for you to assert control. Being able to master emotions means you are no longer at their mercy, and you can use them skillfully in your own best interests.

You can change how the world treats you simply by managing your internal states.

When your mind finds peace, like disturbed water becoming still, it will regain its clarity.

Suffering is a part of life, so the ocean of bitterness will always exist. There is no denying its reality, but we don’t have to remain immersed in it.

It is always the progressive study of dharma that builds the foundation for the spirit to awaken. The awakening itself may occur in an instant, but the process leading up to it unfolds gradually.

As distracting as the internal chatter can be, all your thoughts are ultimately transient, and the emotions they carry are also transient.

Yin and yang are not limited to simplistic descriptions, because they are not positive or negative in themselves. They can be beneficial when they are in balance, or harmful when they are out of balance. Therefore, we cannot align only with one side or the other, because we need to use both skillfully, guided by wisdom and moderation.

There are two primary forces that manifest in every aspect of reality. These two forces are distinct, yet complementary to each other. They flow together and revolve around each other, giving rise to everything we see. This includes not only the living things arising from male and female energies, but also aspects of existence resulting from princi