Austerity or Enjoyment?

The more you walk, the more suffering and depression you encounter.
Do you still want to continue on this path?
Do not be deceived by the words of others.
That is not your karmic obstacles manifesting.
It is you who have wandered into confusion.
Unable to find the path to liberation.

Think about your life.
Aside from material needs,
What does life require to enrich it?
Just happiness! Just happiness.
One must live happily.
One must practice joyfully.
Are you truly practicing?
As long as you do not see the faults of others.
Enduring hardship! Do not be fooled.

by Teacher Liu Hongming

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