A warrior does not stand in the way of change and yet a warrior also knows that sometimes it is right to say no. And so a warrior is always alert, ready to walk into any situation and deliver the truth. A warrior has no personal agenda. A warrior’s concern is always with what’s right. And so a warrior’s practice of awareness—studying the subtleties of life, noting what is right and what is not—is crucial and is constantly being honed every day, in times of change or not.

A warrior’s knowledge comes from experience. A warrior knows that all experiences lead to knowledge, but some knowledge is just not worth the trouble, or necessary, and so a warrior chooses very wisely. To gain knowledge is important, but to gain the right knowledge is imperative, and so a warrior’s choices are always made with this in mind.

When life changes, change with it. It’s the only way to keep pace, otherwise you will be left in the dust wondering what happened. Change comes because it is necessary. Keep that in mind through these changing times. Whether it is instigated by you or by outside forces, it means that it’s time to change. Change is good.

Like waves on the ocean, life is full of ups and downs. To be in the Tao is to easily adjust, to flow with the rhythms of life so that neither ups nor downs throw one off course. Mindful awareness offers the steadiness and balance that naturally seeks stability so that one is always in the Tao, flowing naturally with life’s rhythms no matter what comes along to tip one into the churning waters.

Steady your boat. Easy as she goes. The waves will come and come again, but then they will ease. Keep steady and straight. When mindfully in the Tao, working the rhythms, you will soon get where you need to go no matter the weather, no matter the waves of life. Set your course and sail!