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One should learn the art of becoming enriched through opposites. Escaping the opposites is a sign of weakness. Do not ever desire peace which can be disturbed by someone, this kind of peace is of no use, in fact, it will be trouble. The truth is that it will be the cause of even greater turmoil.
You will have to have a deep sense of acceptance towards all, you will have to become peaceful in the midst of all disturbances, see them as part of the vast world of meditation. Then the peace you attain will be your own and you can rely on it. Whenever you feel that someone is causing a disturbance, immediately understand that it is you who is making some mistake, otherwise, no disturbance is possible.
The peace you shall desire is that sacred peace which nothing can disturb and in which the soul grows as does the lotus flower upon the mud. Just as a lotus flower blossoms in a peaceful lake, the lotus of your soul will blossom only in a peaceful state of meditation. There is no need to try to make it blossom, it will blossom of its own accord.
Only two essential conditions must be fulfilled;
First; A peace that is free from the outer world.
Second: A power that is free from the outer world.
Then the lotus of your life will begin to bloom.
Stay Blessed.