Remember: if you can cease all restless activity, your integral nature will appear.
Interpretation
This quote suggests that calmness and stillness allow one's true self to emerge.
Laozi emphasizes the importance of stillness and quieting the mind in order to connect with one's true essence. In a world filled with distractions and incessant activity, taking time to stop and reflect can lead to profound self-awareness and the discovery of one's integral nature, which is often obscured by busyness and restlessness.
In practice
During a meditation retreat, I reminded everyone that 'Remember: if you can cease all restless activity, your integral nature will appear.'
If you understand others you are smart._x000D_ If you understand yourself you are illuminated._x000D_ If you overcome others you are powerful._x000D_ If you overcome yourself you have strength._x000D_ If you know how to be satisfied you are rich._x000D_ If you can act with vigor, you have a will._x000D_ If you don't lose your objectives you can be long-lasting._x000D_ If you die without loss, you are eternal.
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