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The struggle of what one likes and what one dislikes is the disease of the mind.",2,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[28,31],{"id":29,"tag":30},1468136,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":32,"tag":33},1468137,{"id":16,"tag_name":17},{"id":35,"quote_text":36,"author_id":5,"source_id":23,"has_image":37,"author":38,"source":39,"quote_tag":40,"commentary":47},235558,"To live in the Great Way is neither easy nor difficult, but those with limited views are fearful and irresolute: the faster they hurry, the slower they go, and clinging cannot be limited: even to be attached to the idea of enlightenment is to go astray. Just let things be in their own way and there will be neither coming nor going. Obey the nature of things (your own nature), and you will walk freely and undisturbed.",true,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[41,44],{"id":42,"tag":43},1467105,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":45,"tag":46},1467108,{"id":16,"tag_name":17},"**The Backstory**\n\nThis quote is from the teachings of Sengcan, a Chinese Buddhist master of the 6th century, specifically from his treatise \"Xinxin Ming\" (or \"Faith in Mind\"). At that time, Buddhism was flourishing in China, and Sengcan's teachings were aimed at guiding practitioners towards enlightenment. However, his approach was unique in emphasizing the importance of effortless action and non-attachment to spiritual ideals.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nWhat most people miss is the paradoxical relationship between effortlessness and speed. The quote suggests that the faster one tries to achieve enlightenment or spiritual goals, the slower they actually move towards them. This is because attachment to specific outcomes (even positive ones like \"enlightenment\") creates a kind of mental resistance that slows down progress.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nIn applying this mindset today, a modern professional or creative can benefit from embracing a more fluid and adaptable approach to their goals. Rather than striving for specific outcomes or milestones, they should focus on aligning themselves with the natural flow of tasks and projects, trusting that momentum will build organically without forcing it. By letting go of attachment to specific results, one can move through challenges with greater ease and efficiency, unencumbered by mental resistance.",{"id":49,"quote_text":50,"author_id":5,"source_id":23,"has_image":24,"author":51,"source":52,"quote_tag":53,"commentary":9},231242,"For the unified mind in accord with the Way all self-centered striving ceases. Doubts and irresolutions vanish and life in true faith is possible. With a single stroke we are freed from bondage; nothing clings to us and we hold nothing. All is empty, clear, self-illuminating, with no exertion of the mind's power.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[54,57],{"id":55,"tag":56},1444546,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":58,"tag":59},1444547,{"id":16,"tag_name":17},{"id":61,"quote_text":62,"author_id":5,"source_id":23,"has_image":24,"author":63,"source":64,"quote_tag":65,"commentary":9},231240,"When thought is in bondage the truth is hidden, for everything is murky and unclear, and the burdensome practice of judging brings annoyance and weariness. 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Stop talking and thinking and there is nothing you will not be able to know.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[90,93],{"id":91,"tag":92},1432264,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":94,"tag":95},1432265,{"id":16,"tag_name":17},{"id":97,"quote_text":98,"author_id":5,"source_id":23,"has_image":24,"author":99,"source":100,"quote_tag":101,"commentary":9},224431,"When mind exists undisturbed in the Way, nothing in the world can offend, and when a thing can no longer offend it ceases to exist in the old way. When no discriminating thoughts arise, the old mind ceases to exist.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[102,105],{"id":103,"tag":104},1411061,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":106,"tag":107},1411062,{"id":16,"tag_name":17},{"currentPage":109,"totalPages":109,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":110},1,10]