Shundo David Haye – Zen Priest

‘Basically, all I have said about the practice of patience amounts to something quite simple: just keep going. Don’t let anything that happens, including setbacks of any sort, deter you. In fact, there will always be setbacks. Setbacks are a necessary part of the process. So whatever is going on, whatever disadvantageous or even catastrophic thing occurs, just remember: Be of benefit to others. Be a blessing for others. Just try to help, even if it looks like there’s nothing you can do. In fact, you can always do something: say a prayer, have a kind thought, offer a kind word. It will help. Frustrated by bad traffic or a very long checkout line? Be of benefit to others. Financial setback? Be of benefit to others. Job loss, divorce, illness, aches, pains, fears of old age? Be of benefit to others.’ (The World Could Be Otherwise)