Mind of Equilibrium

What is the mind of equilibrium?
It is the Middle Path itself.
The young prince became the Buddha when he discovered
that neither indulgence nor self torture are right.
The same is true with our thoughts.
You will always be subjected to praise and blame,
but do not let either affect the poise of the mind:
instead follow the calmness, the absence of pride.

Expansive Love

In the Sutta Nipata are the most beautiful words:
Let your love flow outward through the universe,
To its height, its depth, its broad extent,
A limitless love, without hatred or enmity.
Then as you stand or walk,
Sit or lie down,
As long as you are awake,
Strive for this expansive love with a one-pointed mind
And your life will bring heaven to earth.