Understanding Joy and Sorrow

When joy comes, we need not go beyond the clouds. When sorrow comes, we need not come trashed down. May we learn to keep our balance.

If a piece of wood is in the sea, it will have to go up and down according to the rhythm of the waves.

But in the same waves is standing the lighthouse. The waves come and break themselves at the feet of the lighthouse, but the lighthouse is not going up and down. Lighthouse is not floating on the surface but it is built on the foundation of the rocks down below.

May we all learn to live like a lighthouse. In the tumultuous changes of situations and circumstances, learn to keep your balance; by building your life on firm foundations!

No joy can permanently stay with you. No sorrow can permanently stay with you. Silently suffer them with dignity and patience.