From the archives

From my private notes:

September 13, 2015 -

There will always be a chance for you to mess up. No matter how good you become, no matter how careful you are, no matter how hard you try, there will always be the possibility that you are mistaken. It will always be possible for you to do the wrong thing, to act unwisely, to speak with cruelty instead of compassion. Within you, there exists both good and evil. Always seek to do good. 

Do not be afraid. Instead, be interesting, compassionate, and adventuresome.

Learn to trust your instincts. You know more than you remember.

Do not seek enlightenment. You - you, personally - are not going to get there. Instead, take that realization and find in it compassion for yourself. 

Provoke. Inspire. Play offense.

Gold and silver are pretty, but wear with age. Iron sharpens itself in combat. Be the latter. 

Whenever you castigate yourself for small mistakes, remember: that means you'll do the same to others. Instead, be loving and even playful. 

You will never learn these lessons with finality. Instead, you must be constantly relearning them. Be sure it's not too late when you do.