First, you can read 5 spiritual stories on AnmolMehta.Com. Anmol is a well known meditation teacher, and has one of the largest websites on yoga and meditation on the internet. Today, I have guest posted these stories on his site.

Then you can enjoy 5 more spiritual stories of Sri Ramakrishna told here:

The Elephant God and the Mahut God

“Let me tell you a story. In a forest there lived a holy man who had many disciples. One day he taught them to see God in all beings and, knowing this, to bow low before them all. A disciple went to the forest to gather wood for the sacrificial fire. Suddenly he heard an outcry: ‘Get out of the way! A mad elephant is coming!’

All but the disciple of the holy man took to their heels. He reasoned that the elephant was also God in another form. Then why should he run away from it? He stood still, bowed before the animal, and began to sing its praises. The mahut of the elephant was shouting: ‘Run away! Run away!’ But the disciple didn’t move.

The animal seized him with its trunk, cast him to one side, and went on its way. Hurt and bruised, the disciple lay unconscious on the ground. Hearing what had happened, his teacher and his brother disciples came to him and carried him to the hermitage.

With the help of some medicine he soon regained consciousness. Someone asked him, ‘You knew the elephant was coming – why didn’t you leave the place?’ ‘But’, he said, ‘our teacher has told us that God Himself has taken all these forms, of animals as well as men. Therefore, thinking it was only the elephant God that was coming, I didn’t run away.’

At this the teacher said: ‘Yes, my child, it is true that the elephant God was coming; but the mahut God forbade you to stay there. Since all are manifestations of God, why didn’t you trust the mahut’s words? You should have heeded the words of the mahut God.’ (Laughter)

“It is said in the scriptures that water is a form of God. But some water is fit to be used for worship, some water for washing the face, and some only for washing plates or dirty linen. This last sort cannot be used for drinking or for a holy purpose.

In like manner, God undoubtedly dwells in the hearts of all – holy and unholy, righteous and unrighteous; but a man should not have dealings with the unholy, the wicked, the impure. He must not be intimate with them. With some of them he may exchange words, but with others he shouldn’t go even that far. He should keep aloof from such people.”

Occult Powers

“It is very troublesome to possess occult powers. Nangta taught me this by a story. A man who had acquired occult powers was sitting on the seashore when a storm arose. It caused him great discomfort; so he said, ‘Let the storm stop.’ His words could not remain unfulfilled. At that moment a ship was going full sail before the wind. When the storm ceased abruptly the ship capsized and sank. The passengers perished and the sin of causing their death fell to the man. And because of that sin he lost his occult powers and went to hell.”

The Absorbed Fisherman

This story illustrates how one should become completely absorbed in meditation.

“A man was sitting on the bank of a stream, all alone, fishing. It was getting late and still he had caught no fish. After a while the float on his line began to move. Now and then its tip touched the water. The fisherman was holding the line tight in his hands, ready to pull it up, when somebody came walking by, on the road above the banks of the stream. “Sir,” the traveller said to the fisherman, “can you tell me where the Lettermans live? It’s somewhere around here…”

There was no reply from the fisherman, because he was just on the verge of pulling up his rod. There seemed to be business at the end of the line. Again and again the traveller said, in a louder voice, “Sir, can you tell me where the Lettermans live?” But the man fishing in the stream was unconscious of everything around him. His hands were trembling, his eyes fixed on the float, the picture of a fine fish about to come up, vivid in his mind. “This man must be stone deaf,” said the traveller to himself, very much annoyed, and so he started walking on the road again.

After he had gone quite a way, it happened that the fisherman’s float sank under the water and with one pull of the rod he landed a good sized fish. Wiping the sweat from, his brow (it was a hot day) he now turned and shouted after the visitor. “Hey!” he said. “Come here! Listen! But the man would not even turn his face. After much shouting, however, he did come back. He said to the fisherman, “Why are you shouting at me?”

“What did you ask me about?” said the fisherman.

“Why, I repeated my question so many times and here you are, asking me to repeat it again!” The fisherman replied: “At that time a fish was after my bait, so I didn’t hear a word of what you said.”"

The Weaver and the Robbers

“In a certain village there lived a weaver. He was a very pious,soul. Everyone trusted him and loved him. He used to sell his goods in the market-place. When a customer asked him the price of a piece of cloth, the weaver would say: ‘By the will of Rāma the price of the yarn is one rupee and the labour four ānnās ; by the will of Rāma the profit is two ānnās . The price of the cloth, by the will of Rāma, is one rupee and six ānnās .’ Such was the people’s faith in the weaver that the customer would at once pay the price and take the cloth. The weaver was a real devotee of God. After finishing his supper in the evening, he would spend long hours’ in the worship hall meditating on God and chanting His name and glories. Now, late one night the weaver couldn’t get to sleep. He was sitting in the worship hall, smoking now and then, when a band of robbers happened to pass that way. They wanted a man to carry their goods and said to the weaver, ‘Come with us.’ So saying, they led him off by the hand. After committing a robbery in a house, they put a load of things on the weaver’s head, commanding him to carry them. Suddenly the police arrived and the robbers ran away. But the weaver, with his load, was arrested. He was kept in the lock-up for the night. Next day he was brought before the magistrate for trial. The villagers learnt what had happened and came to court. They said to the magistrate, ‘Your Honour, this man could never commit a robbery.’ Thereupon the magistrate asked the weaver to make his statement.

‘The weaver said: ‘Your Honour, by the will of Rāma I finished my meal at night. Then by the will of Rāma I was sitting in the worship hall. It was quite late at night by the will of Rāma. By the will of Rāma I had been thinking of God and chanting His name and glories, when by the will of Rāma a band of robbers passed that way. By the will of Rāma they dragged me with them; by the will of Rāma they committed a robbery in a house; and by the will of Rāma they put a load on my head. Just then, by the will of Rāma the police arrived, and by the will of Rāma I was arrested. Then by the will of Rāma the police kept me in the lock-up for the night, and this morning by the will of Rāma I have been brought before Your Honour.’ The magistrate realized that the weaver was a pious man and ordered his release. On his way home the weaver said to his friends, ‘By the will of Rāma I have been released.’

“Whether a man should be a householder or a monk depends on the will of Rāma. Surrender everything to God and do your duties in the world.”

Intense Renunciation

“A certain woman said to her husband: ‘So-and-so has developed a spirit of great dispassion for the world, but I don’t see anything of the sort in you. He has sixteen wives. He is giving them up one by one.’ The husband, with a towel on his shoulder, was going to the lake for his bath. He said to his wife, ‘You are crazy! He won’t be able to give up the world. Is it ever possible to renounce bit by bit? I can renounce. Look! Here I go.’ He didn’t stop even to settle his household affairs. He left home just as he was, the towel on his shoulder, and went away. That is intense renunciation. No sooner did the man discriminate than he renounced.”

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1. Food Allergies

Everyone to some degree or another has food sensitivities. A person can eat a food, and inexplicably feel depressed an hour later. Or a person may get a reaction from a food he or she ate 4 days ago! Studies clearly show that food allergies cause depression. Allergy elimination diets, food allergy testing, and other digestive health measures such as digestive enzymes and leaky gut programs can dramatically change lives. There is debate regarding the best testing options, but perhaps a panel that combines both IgM and IgG antibodies can best reveal the foods that cause both immediate and delayed reactions.

More info: 1, 2, 3

2. Heavy Metal Chelation

Mercury, lead, arsenic, and numerous other toxic heavy metals have been shown to cause just about any illness, including depression. Contaminated food and water, amalgam dental fillings, and vaccinations are some common sources of heavy metals. Numerous forms of chelation therapy have been shown to remove heavy metals from the body and cure or alleviate their associated illnesses. One common test used to diagnose heavy metal toxicity is a hair analysis.

More info: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

3. Chronic Infections

Lyme disease, bartonella, mycoplasma, babesia, many viruses, Candida, and many other pathogenic organisms are at the root cause of many epidemic diseases, including depression. “Brain fog”, gastrointestinal symptoms, difficulty finding words, learning disorders, lack of energy, poor short term memory, feelings of confusion, and aches and pains are all tip offs that increase likelihood of an infectious disease process. An “LLMD” (Lyme-literate medical doctor) is probably the best bet for finding someone who can properly evaluate your case.

More info: 1, 2, 3, 4

4. Candida Infections

An overgrowth of intestinal Candida is one infectious condition that can often be addressed at home. It can be the sole cause of many illnesses such as depression. A simple self-test that involves spitting in a cup can help determine if Candida is a problem. Regardless of the results, many people can still benefit from treatment anyway. One effective protocol is to slowly work up from 1 tsp to 4 tablespoons of raw organic coconut oil a day, and to continue for a few months. Coconut oil has several natural antifungal properties. A temporary worsening of symptoms known as a “herxheimer” reaction may occur as fungus is dying in large quantities. If this happens, reduce the amount of coconut oil until the reaction clears. During the protocol, supplement with probiotics. Avoid all sugar and refined foods. If following a raw foods diet, emphasize more nuts, seeds, and vegetables over fruits.

More info: 1, 2, 3

5. Mold Toxins

At least one study shows that household exposure to mold is related to depression. Many integrative physicians have already long since known this. Mold toxins can irritate your brain and cause virtually any symptom ranging from depression all the way to violent behavior, seizures, and stroke. Online visual contrast sensitivity tests (VCS), certain blood tests, and home mold tests can all help screen a person or a family for mold problems. Treatment involves removing the sources of mold and removing the toxins from the body. A common prescription for this is cholestyramine. An over the counter remedy suggested by Dr. Shoemaker is called CholestePure.

More info: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

6. Raw Foods Diet

Raw foods diets incidentally avoid refined sugar, processed foods, pesticides, preservatives, and additives, all of which have been linked to depression. They are also dense in nutrients, which enhances wellbeing universally. Fruits and vegetables also tend to have lower degrees of food sensitivities than many other foods. Raw foods also help to balance low blood sugar, which is a major cause of depression.

More info: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

7. Hormonal Imbalances

Hormones are a tough subject to deal with, and getting help from an integrative physician knowledgeable about natural hormone replacement therapy (NHRT) can be a huge help. General rules about hormone balancing include supplementing with vitamins, minerals, glandular extracts, and adaptogenic herbs such as rhodiola, maca, licorice, ashwaganda, and Siberian ginseng. A common presentation of depression and hormonal imbalance is known as “adrenal fatigue”.

More info: 1, 2

8. Magnesium

Magnesium deficiency has been shown to be associated with depression. There are a number of documented cases of patients recovering from major depression in less than a week by supplementing with magnesium.

More info: 1, 2

9. Exercise

Some studies suggest that exercise may be as effective at treating depression as antidepressants. Exercise is also completely free and without side effects. Activity should start mildly and increase as desired. Exercise to feel good, and not to beat yourself into the ground. If even mild exercise always makes symptoms worse, this may indicate some other serious cause that must be addressed such as a chronic infection.

More info : 1, 2, 3, 4

10. Meditation

Research shows that meditation can alleviate depression. These results are hardly surprising, since the purpose of meditation is to gradually enter into higher states of consciousness and experience ineffable joy. If you reflect on your own life, you will certainly find that the most intense moments of happiness you have ever felt were when your mind was the most concentrated.

When learning meditation, there are a few critical points. Firstly, if should be done at the same time and in the same place every day, even if a person does not feel like it. Secondly, the duration of practice should start low and gradually increase. Thirdly, never practice past a point where it feels like it is making you duller or lazier.

More info: 1

11. Lithium Orotate

Lithium orotate is discussed in more detail with regards to beating addiction naturally. Lithium orotate is a very safe over-the-counter supplement that pretty much everyone can improve their mental health with. Lithium has demonstrated many neuroprotective actions. Lithium orotate’s toxic prescription relative- lithium carbonate- has been a mainstay of depression treatment for decades.

More info: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

12. Sleep

Sleep quality and quantity highly correlate with symptoms of depression. Imposing more routine in your day can acclimatize you to getting to bed and waking up at fixed times. Getting at least 8 hours a night is essential. Seeing how you feel after intentionally getting at least 10 hours of sleep for a few consecutive nights may reveal whether or not lack of sleep is a major factor in your wellbeing.

More info: 1

13. Essential Fatty Acids

EFA’s are especially concentrated in the brain and are believed to be used to make healthy cell membranes. Some studies show that Omega-3 fatty acids are more effective than Prozac, and can relieve about 50% of symptoms (1) (2).

More info: 1

14. Stopping Addictive Behavior

Coffee, junk food, smoking, drinking, and drugs are all addictive. Studies show the brain responds to junk food in the same way it does to heroin. Raw foods diets can help most of these problems. See my article on addiction for more serious difficulties.

More info: 1

15. N-Acetyl-Cysteine, Selenium, and Other Glutathione Precursors

A study showed significant improvement in depression by taking 1 gram of NAC twice a day for 5 months. Some studies indicate that selenium deficiency adversely affects mood. NAC and selenium are both precursors of glutathione, the body’s master detoxification molecule. These studies give additional credence to the other therapies in this article that in one way or another result in detoxifying the body (killing infections, removing metals, eating a pure diet, etc.). Be aware that selenium can be toxic if too much is taken long term.

More info: 1, 2

16. Probiotics

At least two studies show that probiotics can reduce nervousness, anxiety, and depression (1). Probiotics are “good” bacteria in your intestines. They help detoxify, digest food, and modulate the immune, which in a sense is literally an extension of the brain.

More info: 1

17. Vitamin D

Vitamin D deficiency is epidemic in the United States and may be a factor in depression. It is not uncommon for some patients to supplement with 5000 IU of vitamin D3 a day. Before starting a vitamin D regimen, it may be wise to test blood levels of both 25-hydroxy vitamin D and 1,25 dihydroxy vitamin D. There is some preliminary evidence stemming from a controversial treatment for many idiopathic diseases known as the Marshall Protocol that indicates that vitamin D may be dangerous for a certain segment of people. If 25-hydroxy levels tend towards the low side and 1,25 dihydroxy levels tend towards the high side, then this may possibly be indicative of an infectious disease process that supplementing vitamin D will only encourage.

More info: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

18. Outlook on Depression

A study of 2,400 women over the age of 65 showed that those who were mildly depressed had a 60% less chance of dying during any three year period than those who were not depressed (3). This is the first study that showed any indication that depression may be “good for you”. The authors of the study felt that such people learn to cope with harmful situations better than others. Perhaps a depressed person who tries to gradually win little battles like eating the right foods or taking a short walk (even when he or she does not feel like it) in some sense or another really does become a stronger person.

19. Other Supplements

There are a number of supplements that might correct deficiencies, enhance brain health, balance neurochemistry, and relieve depression in several different ways. Some examples of these are bacopa, ginkgo, vinpocetine, amino acids, phenylalanine, iodine, multivitamins, CoQH, d-ribose, 5-HTP, GABA, B vitamins, inositol, SAMe, and St. John’s wort.

More info: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Get Going

Don’t believe that “you just have to live with it”. Sometimes it may take even a few years to really get to the bottom of the mystery, but it will happen. Since most depression is strictly environmental, most depression is curable.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not to be interpreted as medical advice. If seeking medical advice, consult a licensed physician.

Non-linked Sources:
(1) Aust N Z J Psychiatry. 2008 Mar;42(3):192-8; Eur J Clin Nutr, 2007; 61(3): 355-61.
(2) Am J Psychiatry, 2006; 163(6): 1100-2; Am J Psychiatry, 2006; 163(6): 1098-100.
(3) Depressed Women Live Longer, Associated Press, May 1, 2002. American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, May-June 2002.

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20 Natural Ways to Shatter A Drug, Alcohol or Tobacco Addiction

Here is a summary of what these synergistic natural therapies can offer. Please read the full article to see the details as well as all the scientific references, and share it with others:

1. Vitamin C Therapy

Giving 20 to 85 grams of vitamin C a day to addicts, along with other nutrients, for 4 to 6 days offers addicts taking methadone, heroin, and morphine withdrawl without any symptoms, and wellbeing that is restored in 12 to 24 hours.

2. Lithium Orotate

Alcoholism and associated mood disorders are significantly alleviated by over-the-counter, low dose lithium therapy. Most patients report improved mood and decreased desire for alcohol after about six weeks.

3. Raw Foods Diets

One of the world’s leading authorities on nutrition, David Wolfe, says:

“…I have run into many former drug addicts who, by switching to raw-food nutrition, were able to naturally achieve the high they had looked for with drugs and alcohol.”

4. Insulin Potentiation Therapy

30 patients quit smoking after just one treatment.

5. Hyperbaric oxygen

A study showed 340 addicts experienced “tranquilizing or bioenergizing effects” and a 50% reduction in treatment duration.

6. Amino Acid Therapy

Amino acid therapy has an anecdotal success rate of 70% in the U.S.

7. N-Acetyl-Cysteine

Tasking NAC showed a significant reduction in craving and likelihood to scan the internet for cocaine-related news within just 2 days.

8. Chlorella

Chlorella is most well known for detoxification. It also contains all the essential amino acids.

9. Essential Fatty Acids

Monkeys given an omega-3 deficient diet and access to alcohol for an hour a day have the DHA in their brain get depleted by half.

10. Milk Thistle

Milk thistle has been shown to help protect liver cells and detoxify the body.

11. Stop Sugar Consumption

Some studies indicate that sugar craving may be related to drug addiction.

12. Exercise

Fit rats are shown to give up cocaine far more easily than lethargic rats.

13. Skullcap

This herb is anecdotally said to reduce withdrawal symptoms.

14. Infrared Sauna

A small study demonstrates that the sweating gets rid of drug residue stored in tissues.

15. Glyconutrients

Glyconutrients are said to reduce withdrawal symptoms and may help correct a monosaccharide imbalance that increases the urge to smoke.

16. Magnesium

A study showed magnesium cut drug use by roughly 66% and craving by roughly 75%.

17. B Vitamins

Animal studies show B vitamin deficiencies are both a cause and effect of drug use.

18. Suboxone

This pharmaceutical (not natural, but gets honorable mention anyway) often causes addicts to go into remission within just 1 day.

19. Remove Underlying Causes of Susceptible Behavior

Assessing an addict for the 5 principle causes of illness, heavy metal poisoning, lack of good nutrition, mold allergies, hidden food allergies, excessive stress, and chronic infections such as Lyme, bartonella, and Candida can remove the underlying causes of addictive behavior.

20. Supporting Methods

Meditation, counseling, support groups, massage, and acupuncture may all potentially help addiction.

Please share this information with anyone you know who is struggling with addiction.

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• Fight Cancer with Natural Angiogenesis Inhibitors

Many natural supplements have demonstrated anti-angiogenesis activity in vitro, in animals, or occasionally in vivo or through anecdote. Most all of them have also demonstrated a lack of significant toxicity. They typically block new vessel formation in multiple ways, providing advantages over synthetic drugs which work by a single mechanism only. In addition, many such supplements simultaneously have other anti-cancer properties as well.

If something is definitely safe as well as possibly effective, then that qualifies it for entry into an arsenal of natural cancer options.

Since angiogenesis is an essential process for healing injuries, there is theoretical risk of increasing chance of ulceration and bleeding while taking angiogenesis inhibitors. This has been shown in at least one synthetic drug. However, a great many of these supplements are taken regularly by many people for reasons not having anything to do with cancer, and are considered safe in general. So this risk may be negligible in many natural products, though no studies have thoroughly examined this.

Tumors often create disorganized and leaky vessels that cause local bleeding and edema. Stopping angiogenesis can also stop this unwanted effect of cancer.

Real cancer treatment needs an integrative approach that attacks cancer from all sides. Inhibiting angiogenesis is one of those sides. Here is a list of natural products in alphabetical order that all have demonstrated at least some potential for inhibiting angiogenesis. Some products with these ingredients can be very helpful, and some can be a total waste:

List on Potential Natural Angiogenesis Inhibitors
Aloe barbadensis (aloe vera leaf and pulp extracts)
Angelica sinensis (aqueous extracts)
Antioxidants (vitamins A, C, E; Se, Zn; carotenoids, flavonoids, coenzyme Q10, N-acetylcysteine, lipoic acid)
Artemisia annua (artemisinin, artesunate)
Berberis paraspecta Root
Bilberry
Bindweed
Boswellia
Bovine cartilage
Bromelain
Camellia sinensis (epigallocatechin)
Caryophylli flos
Catharanthus roseus Leaf
Chinese skullcap
Chrysobalanus icaco (methanol extract)
Cinnamomi cortex
Coptis chinensis Rhizome
Curcuma longa (curcumin)
Dysoxylum binectariferum (flavopiridol)
Epigallocatechin-3 gallate/green tea
Flos magnoliae (magnosalin)
Foeniculi fructus
Ganoderma lucidum (triterpenoids)
Garlic
Ginkgo biloba (ginkgolide B)
Glycyrrhiza glabra (isoliquiritigenin,; glabridin)
Green-lipped mussel
Heparin (prescription)
Hibiscus sabdariffa L. (protocatechuic acid)
Liquorice
Livistona chinensis (aqueous extract from seed)
Matricaria chamomilla (flavonoids: apigenin, fisetin)
Ocimum sanctum (carnosol, ursolic acid)
Omega-3 fatty acids (eicosapentaenoic acid, docosahexaenoic acid)
Magnolia obovata (honokiol, seed cones)
Panax ginseng (saponins: 20(R)- and 20(S)-ginsenoside-Rg3)
Polypodium leucotomos (difur)
Poria cocos (1–3-a-D-glucan)
Polygonum cuspidatum (resveratrol)
Proanthocyanidin
Quercetin
Rabdosia rubescens Hora (ponicidin and oridonin)
Rosmarinus officinalis (carnosol and ursolic acid)
Scrophularia ningpoensis Root
Scutellaria baicalensis (baicalin and baicalein, Chinese skullcap)
Sea cucumber
Selenium
Shark cartilage (water soluble extract AE-941)
Silybum marianum (silymarin / milk thistle)
Soy isoflavones (genistein, daidzein)
Squalus acanthias (dogfish liver: squalamine)
Tanacetum parthenium L. (parthenolide)
Tabebuia avellanedae (b-lapachone)
Taxus brevifolia (taxoids)
Taxus chinensis Bark
Viscum album (lectins, European Mistletoe)
Vitamin D (1a,25-D3)
Zedoariae rhizome
Zingiber officinale (6-gingerol)

More info:
Natural health products that inhibit angiogenesis: a potential source for investigational new
agents to treat cancer—Part 1 S.M. Sagar MD,* D. Yance MH,† and R.K. Wong MD Link

Natural health products that inhibit angiogenesis: a potential source for investigational new
agents to treat cancer—Part 2 S.M. Sagar MD,* D. Yance MH,† and R.K. Wong MD Link

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1. Life is not a competition – Of the 6 billion people on the planet, which one is the winner? Do the other 5.999 billion get thrown in the trash?

2. The purpose of life is not enjoyment – Those that say we are all meant to prosper on earth have never felt real hunger.

3. This life is not eternal – Most people live as if they are making arrangements to remain here permanently. Better to be ready to die than to be ready to live here forever.

4. This life is not all there is – Remember when you were five? The body you had then is now dead, yet your consciousness is not. Death is just like that.

5. Life is not static – All matter and energy are in constant flux. Not a single atom is ever still. Everything is constantly flowing into one another.

6. Life is not in need of your help – Not a single leaf falls to the ground without the consent of the Supreme Poet. It permits everything – even suffering. If you help another, it is only at the bidding of That.

7. Life is not well-defined – Try and define it.

8. Life is neither perfect nor imperfect – If life were free of suffering, who would care to look beyond? Yet at the same time, this seemingly imperfect universe has sprung forth from the Perfect One, who is in no part imperfect.

9. Life is not partial – All reap what they sow.

10. Life is not like a box of chocolates – We get what we want. We wish for the power of a genie and unwittingly get trapped in a lamp.

11. Life is not meant to be easy – Muscles never grow until you tie them to weights.

12. Life is not insentient – No scientist has ever explained the marvelous order that exists in the cosmos. They have only renamed, redefined, or reduced the question to an equivalent one.

13. Life does not depend on money – Money is an invention of man. If we were truly dependent on it, then we would be slaves of our own invention. Man’s greatest possession is his good character.

14. Life is not to be clinged to - Anything material that you grab on to will slip through your fingers. Nothing in this universe can be made to stand still.

15. Life is not to be shunned - If you run away from the problems of life, you are only clinging on to something else.

16. Life is not as serious as we think – A child cries over nothing as if it was everything, yet we see how inconsequential it really is. We are also like that. We will also grow up. Children become men, and men become divine.

17. Life is not insurmountable – That man has reached immortality who is disturbed by nothing material. Be like that. It is worth 1,000 years of struggle.

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