I must admit, humanity, I cannot give you the answers to
life.
All I can tell you is what life has passed on to me.
Love your neighbour, know your vices well so that you may
recognize your enemy when in battle.
Always do what is right and just, and remember that the
heart is deceitful so do not follow it blindly, for it may be the end of you.
Seek inner peace in yourself and to be content with your
circumstances.
Know the difference between peace and joy and embrace the
two when you can but also learn to mourn and weep in humility.
Constantly give thanks for what you have, and count your
blessings of the day before you fall asleep.
Respect your mind and your body for they will be your
instruments of battle, both your weapon and your shield.
Remember that the journey through faith and therein belief
is a personal one. Your fellow beings may prompt you, teach you, but these will
only lie at the threshold of your mind. It is up to you to construct a path.
Many will try to veer you off the path, and you may be seen as a fool. But
there is hope even for the fool, for even he too may become wise. That is not
foolish.
Educate yourself of the world, but also embrace experience.
Remember that both good and bad experiences will be tools for your future.
Find a balance between rules that are written that must be
followed and the inner attractions of your natural body. Do not restrict
yourself completely to either one, but find a balance where you may find peace.
Do not let your imagination take away your present reality.
The imagination can be all that you ever wanted but also can take you far away
from your life, to distant lands that will not protect you, although it
whispers in lies that it will.
Do not arouse, awaken, or feign affection or love. This can
be challenging, but become friends first and learn about each other’s hopes and
beliefs so that they may flow together in balance. Love will come when it feels
that you are ready, teaching you patience in the meantime.
Remember that age does not always bring wisdom. Wisdom comes
to those who take their knowledge and experience, learn from it and put it to
good use. An elderly man will only become wise when he realizes his wrongs,
forgives himself and those around him, and triumphs life with his own inner
peace.
A wise man will know who he faces in battle in life, and he
will be prepared with sharp eyes and a sharp tongue. Only through his wisdom
will he defeat morality and humbly accept the Lord’s grace.
Do not compare yourself to your fellow beings. Do not envy
them for their knowledge or experience. Especially their wealth. For a wealthy
man will die like the beast without understanding even if he is surrounded by
the greatest riches.
As your body, do not let your mind rule you. Let your spirit
also engage in your movements and thoughts.
Do not gather hatred towards past lovers, rather, celebrate
that you have both moved on to different parts of your life. Remember that the
hatred you carry will be a poison in your stomach.
Remember that life is a battle. A battle where you will
learn to fight your own vices. It is a personal battle that we all must fight.
Learn to recognize your enemy, to use your weapons, and to continue on through
inner peace when all seems hopeless. For your inner peace will be your strength
and will be the food and drink of your spirit.
-Proverbfreak
