Let joy remain in you. That is the key to success – in faith, surrender and love. The formula is not new: how can one seek God with a sad face? Advancing with one's heart full of joy and inner peace reduces the burden and leads the aspirant to rise above his condition.

"Thus, the pilgrim is no longer preoccupied with his rocky path; he lets himself be attracted by a hidden beauty that appears to his dazzled eyes. Becoming aware of this and practising with this awareness as much as possible, leads to serenity and makes it possible to undergo ordeals with less difficulty. Man is passing through his time on the Earth. Nothing is his, nor is it definitive; man's tragedy is that he is not aware of this.

"All is ephemeral and misleading. Whatever happens must be considered with proper hindsight: both bad and good things. In this illusory world, all is fluctuating; the river runs in its bed and yet the sky is changing, thus resembling the destiny of the being living in this world.

"May our brothers find a balance in their practice and, most importantly, the strength allowing them to put into perspective all the twists and turns of their Earthly life!

"Life will then take on another meaning for them, as our way will open up new horizons. Their quest will continue confidently, their vision will become clearer and they will understand the need for being diligent. It is up to them to manage, or not, this aspect of their personality, whose importance is no longer questionable. May they all be strengthened and blessed!" --Reflections

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--Reflections