The physical body of Man would be spoiled sooner or later. If one does not die now, one would die later. If one is alive now, it is not sure that he can live later. Don't take the exterior (physical things) too seriously, the most important is that he must make good use of his vitality, time and the splendour of his youth in the right manner. During this span of time, do something that you consider to be the best, do it really well, soon you will have abundant treasures in Heaven.
Think carefully about this human world, nothing really matters. All vexations are seeked by oneself. Have them cleared up, removed, dissolved and digested slowly. People have sufferings and vexations. We all have worries and sadness which must be transformed and dissolved by ourselves. Calm down and look around how this world is busy for living. In a glance, life vanishes. How sad! We must grasp this life. Don't hinder oneself, but do cultivate well, says Heaven.
Talking about reflection of life, it is like a passing thing, passes like the mist and clouds to the eyes, so fast, and without one realizing it. Therefore, life is only a short span and it is only one part of our long journeys. Know that birth is the beginning of sufferings. Recognize it, then one may not feel much hurt and one will not ask for the impossible.
The prime of life may be great, but there is up and there is also down. One may reach the summit but where else can one move on except for descending again. How many of us really know who we are? How many of us understand ourselves? The above always ask this question! For the journey of life we must think of doing good deeds until the day we are gone.
Talking of virtue, what is virtue? Virtuous deeds alone are classified in different ways. The basic nature of mankind possesses the right virtues. Thinking that virtuous deeds produce good fruits, man practises with virtues. But Heaven said, these will not produce fruits. Acting in the manner showing others that one is indeed virtuous, is not going to prove that one is virtuous. For deeds done with a purpose to gain, one will definitely not gain. Virtuous deeds are practices put into action. It begins from the depth of the heart. Feeling the necessity to practise for the benefits of all, it extends from internal. The feeling is a feeling of joy as one performs the task, but not a feeling of personal gain. Then, this is indeed a virtuous deed and the person who practises this is indeed a virtuous person.
In the journey of life, if one is given jewel, gold, the whole world, but one does not know the meaning of life, then layers and layers of dust will cover his true nature. Sow good seeds and reap good fruits and not sow bad seeds and reap bad fruits. To build a castle, one must not build it in the air. Be aware of the necessity required to build a strong and everlasting castle. Do not think of our own suffering as a great thing. There are many who suffer without a word.
In the teachings of Tao of Heaven, if a person knows how to walk the journey of life in the right path and be enlightened to Tao, he can save seven generations of his ancestors and nine generations of his descendants. All will be reborn in the Blissful Land in "Li Tien" or The Void or Heavenly World.
Author: T.A Chew
T.A Chew, in early year 2002 lost a very good and virtuous Tao co-cultivator. At the end of the same year, the soul of his beloved cultivator returned from Heaven and visited the temple for three hours telling about his life in Heaven and the reason why he had to return to Heaven that early. His journey on Earth was the last and he had built a "castle" on Earth and abundant treasures in Heaven during his lifetime. Website: http://www.white-sun.com