In the world there is nothing more submissive and weak than water. Yet, for attacking that which is hard and strong, nothing can surpass it.

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When I let go of what I am I become what I might be.

When I let go of what I am I become what I might be.

If you are depressed you are living in the past.  If you are anxious you are living in the future.  If you are at peace you are living in the present.

If you are depressed you are living in the past.  If you are anxious you are living in the future.  If you are at peace you are living in the present.

Because one believes in oneself, one doesn’t try to convince others. Because one is content with oneself, one doesn’t need others’ approval. Because one accepts oneself, the whole world accepts him or her.

Because one believes in oneself, one doesn’t try to convince others. Because one is content with oneself, one doesn’t need others’ approval. Because one accepts oneself, the whole world accepts him or her.

He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened.

He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened.

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    To have faith is to trust yourself to the water. When you swim you don’t grab hold of the water, because if you do you will sink and drown. Instead you relax, and float.

    To have faith is to trust yourself to the water. When you swim you don’t grab hold of the water, because if you do you will sink and drown. Instead you relax, and float. 

    Muddy water is best cleared by leaving it alone.

    Muddy water is best cleared by leaving it alone.

    Rivers, ponds, lakes and streams - they all have different names, but they all contain water. Just as religions do - they all contain truths

    Rivers, ponds, lakes and streams - they all have different names, but they all contain water. Just as religions do - they all contain truths

    All through my life, I have been tested. My will has been tested, my courage has been tested, my strength has been tested. Now my patience and endurance are being tested.

    All through my life, I have been tested. My will has been tested, my courage has been tested, my strength has been tested. Now my patience and endurance are being tested.

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