Embrace Destiny and Live Freely

Xuefeng

The path of the celestial differs from those of Buddhism, Christianity, and humanity in that it is free from constraints, shackles, taboos, and worries. The celestial path is about embracing destiny, living freely, and letting life flow.

Buddhism teaches the “Five Precepts and Ten Virtues” and emphasizes the cultivation of “morality, concentration, and wisdom.” Christianity speaks of redemption and original sin. Humanity adheres to a set of ethical norms. In contrast, the celestial path encourages the revelation of one’s true nature, the pursuit of freedom and happiness, and the embracing of destiny to live freely.

Laozi had a deep understanding of the celestial path. “Returning to the state of an infant” and “returning to the Infinite” are among the mysteries of the celestial path. An infant, devoid of knowledge, wisdom, rules, and worries, cries when they want to cry and laughs when they want to laugh. They do not consider fame, wealth, or power, and they do not weigh pros and cons. Their nature is pure and unaltered, making them akin to celestials. Jesus also said, “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” The Buddha advocated for a state of mind that does not dwell in form, sound, smell, taste, touch, or dharma, which is essentially the state of an infant, or the state of a celestial.

Becoming a celestial is the easiest thing; it’s as simple as becoming like a child.

Becoming a celestial is also the most difficult thing; it’s complex because it requires unconventional thinking, the abandonment of all old habits and customs, and a return to one’s true self.

The celestial path disregards the Five Precepts and Ten Virtues, the cultivation of morality, concentration, and wisdom, the concepts of original sin and redemption, and all the messy ethical norms. It only maintains love, gratitude for everything, the revelation of one’s true nature, the embracing of destiny, and living freely.

If we live a life full of fatigue and burdens, we are far from the celestial path. If we live a life that becomes increasingly joyful, free, and carefree, we are close to the celestial path.