Never force things to happen, but
rather, let them happen naturally. Do not seek to interfere with or
control nature; do not seek to interfere with or to control other people.
http://www.allsoulsuuindy.org/ser20090419.htm
Appropriate
action is taken only at the opportune moment and on the right occasion.
For what at first sight appears to be good fortune may ultimately prove
to be to our detriment; whilst what seems bad fortune at the outset,
may eventually turn out to be to our advantage.
http://www.nembutsu.info/hsrnonin.htm
Taoism
(pronounced Dowism) is an ancient Chinese religion founded in the third
or fourth century B.C. by Lao Tzu. Taoism also is called the water
course way, for it believes that life flows in much the same way as a
river. And like the river, though we are able to have influence over our
lives, we are never able to take total control.
The Taoist prefers
to look at life events without judgment or interpretation. According to
Taoism, the true significance of events can never be understood as they
are occurring, for in every event there are elements of both good and
bad. Furthermore, each event has no specific beginning or end and may
influence future events for years or even centuries to come. An
excellent example of the Taoist view of life is found in the following
parable of the Taoist farmer.
http://www.pediatricservices.com/prof/prof-47.htm
“The highest form of human intelligence is to observe yourself without judgement.”
Jiddu Krishnamurti