"He who rushes ahead
doesn't go far.
He who tries to shine
dims his own light.
He who defines himself
can't really know who he is . . .
He who clings to his work
will create nothing that endures."
Today, don't try so hard. Don't try so hard to maintain a persona. Don't try so hard to complete everything on your to do list. Don't try so hard to be productive and good. Instead, rest in the beauty of who you are, without effort. Be authentic. Let go of a need for affirmation. Trust a natural pacing, that does not cause suffering.