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At the end of five years a change had taken place; my mind was reflecting on right and wrong, and my lips were speaking of profit and loss. Then, for the first time, my Master relaxed his countenance and smiled. At the end of seven years, there was another change. I let my mind reflect on what it would, but it no longer occupied itself with right and wrong. I let my lips utter whatsoever they pleased, but they no longer spoke of profit and loss. Then, at last, my Master led me in to sit on the mat beside him.
Source Lieh Tzu, book 2, §4 · 📖 Read the full passage
✨ To meditate on today
According to Lieh Tzu, his master Lao Shang only smiled at him after he had gradually stopped judging and labelling, first in words and then even in thought: letting go of judgment opens the way to a smile and to peace. Today, when you feel a judgment about someone coming, breathe and let it pass without saying it.
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