8. Adjustment—A Golden Principle

8. Adjustment—A Golden Principle The only realistic option for you is to adjust with other people. Here, adjustment means not reacting, not trying to change others, not becoming negative, and not taking the situation as an obstacle, but managing it smoothly. In every situation, you have two options: either to adjust with others or to opt for the way of not adjusting. If you opt for the principle of non-adjustment, then it will only enhance your problems. You will live in tension and disturbance of mind and thus waste your time and energy. But if you opt for adjustment, then you will be able to instantly free up your mind. You will be able to save yourself from all kinds of negativity. Adjustment gives you a chance to continue your journey. The policy of non-adjustment is bound to halt your life’s journey, either temporarily or permanently. Adjustment is not a submissive attitude; it is rather an attitude of wisdom. It is the same principle that everyone follows when they are on the street. On the street, traffic comes from both sides. So, everyone opts for the keepright or keep-left policy in accordance with the traffic rules of their country. This is a way of adjustment on the roads. If you refuse to follow this traffic culture, you may face a disastrous situation, maybe even death. Adjustment is based on a natural formula: ‘Save yourself’. When you are not in a position to change others, change yourself. It is this behaviour that is called adjustment.