What's the best way to face reality? Learn the Yin-Yang principle.

© Paul T. P. Wong

M4L 2013 Lesson 11

Overview• Ignorance is not bliss

• How we face reality affects how we live

• Accepting life in totality

• Approach & avoidance

• The yin-yang way

• The Dual Systems model

“I don’t see any danger.”

Ignorance can be deadly in matters of health

Knowledge is power.

Awakening is salvation.

Three Kinds of Reality

• The reality of life events – a rational, scientific approach

• The reality of the human condition – a philosophical, spiritual approach

• The reality of one’s own life – a courageous, authentic approach

Three Kinds of Posture

• Defensive posture – wearing dark-coloured lens

• Delusional posture – wearing rose-coloured lens

• A balanced posture – wearing bifocals

A Fearful & Defensive Posture

Hiding Behind the Masks

Living in a Positive Delusion

The world is full of beauty and fun.

Alienation, Helplessness, and Lostness

Suffering and death are the inevitable facts of human existence.

A Realistic Approach

A realist avoids calamity &seizes opportunity.

The Benefits of Misfortunes

Purpose Hidden in Suffering

Lostness leads to discovery.

The world is filled with hidden beauty.

Face reality with a dual system.

Seeking what is meaningful

Transforming what is negative

The Good Life

Enjoying the present moment

Letting go

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© Paul T. P. Wong

Face reality with proper postures.

• Standing firm – standing on one’s core values and beliefs

• Sitting straight – resting on mindful meditation

• Walking tall – confronting whatever life throws at you

• Lifting your head up – gazing at your high calling

It takes courage.

Face reality with wisdom.