If I do not know the enemy, I will be poorly equipped to protect myself. Anger, greed, ego, lust, attachment are the enemies in myself and in others. If I cannot protect myself, who will?
Not to know the value of thoughts, or to move through life without an aim, is ignorance. This is another kind of enemy. To say: ‘Things are okay as they are’ means that I have not yet recognised my ignorance nor my need for protection.
The non-violent battle I have set out to win, is of overcoming the vices. Spirituality playing itself out as virtue and wisdom in my life is my sword and my protection.
It is possible to become happy, free and deeply peaceful and bring into your life the literal, tangible companionship of God.
These are extraordinary times for reaching towards your highest ideals.