Life is like a boat sailing through both calm and stormy waters. The Buddha once said:
Anger comes from a heart too narrow.
Melancholy arises from a mind not yet open.
Anxiety springs from a spirit lacking stillness.
Grief emerges from a soul not yet resilient.
What you cling to becomes your chain. What you dwell on becomes your thorn. Negative emotions only settle where weakness resides. True strength isn’t the absence of storms, but the unwavering peace within.
Cultivate a calm heart—let go of gain and loss. Nurture an open mind—smile at life’s ups and downs. When nothing external can disturb your inner stillness, you become immune to all that would harm you.
May we all grow stronger in silence, and bloom gently in this world.