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Accept Reality As It Is
Don't fight against what exists—embrace it. The power of simplicity comes from understanding life without resistance.
21 principles for walking alone — written one week before death
Don't fight against what exists—embrace it. The power of simplicity comes from understanding life without resistance.
Pursue meaningful goals rather than fleeting pleasures. True fulfillment comes from purpose, not momentary satisfaction.
Don't rely on partial feelings. Make decisions from comprehensive understanding, not fragments of emotion.
Humility opens perspective. When you minimize ego and think deeply of the world, you see the vastness beyond yourself.
Throughout life, release attachment to outcomes. Difficult, but essential for inner peace.
Accept past actions as part of your growth. Regret chains you to moments that no longer exist.
Emotional control brings contentment. Jealousy poisons only the one who holds it.
Build resilience and emotional independence. All meetings end in parting—this is nature's way.
A positive attitude transforms obstacles. Complaints are energy spent on what cannot change.
Especially in youth, avoid letting lust or love dictate your path. Clear sight requires calm waters.
Adaptability is strength. The rigid tree breaks; the flexible reed survives the storm.
Release attachment to physical surroundings. Home is within, not without.
Practice discipline through restraint. Fasting teaches that the body serves the mind, not the reverse.
What you own eventually owns you. Travel light through life.
Think independently. Tradition without examination is merely inherited blindness.
Whether weapons or anything else, keep only what serves purpose. Excess creates burden.
Courage comes from accepting impermanence. The warrior who fears death has already lost.
Contentment with what you have is true wealth. The chase for more is endless.
Honor the sacred while remaining self-reliant. Your path is yours alone to walk.
Integrity matters more than physical comfort. The body fades; reputation echoes.
This is the thread through all rules. Discipline is the path—there is no shortcut.