
LEARN TO GO WITH THE FLOW
Master Jun Hong Lu: Remember, in any given situation, we should learn to accept it as our destiny (随着境界去任运). No matter how challenging the path ahead, we should accord with our destiny (任运).
What does ‘accord with destiny’ mean? It means we should go with the flow and let nature take its course. In other words, in whatever situation, at whatever time or location we should go with the flow. This is what it means by acting in accordance to one’s conditions (随缘).
For example, something unpleasant happens at home, you should learn to accept it and let it pan out the way it should. Your TV breaks down today, you should think, “Gosh! But that’s alright! Let me give the TV a good shake!” For what you know, the images may be restored. After two days, if it is still the same, “that’s the end of it. I will just get a new set then!”. With this easygoing attitude, you are essentially letting things occur naturally.
Conversely, if you get so upset that the TV breaks down just right after the warranty expires that you start kicking it, you will only end up injuring your own leg.
Source: Master Jun Hong Lu’s Buddhism In Plain Terms, Volume 6 Chapter 9