1. What's the best way to face reality? Learn the Yin-Yang principle. © Paul T. P. Wong M4L 2013 Lesson 11

2. 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

3. “I don’t see any danger.”

4. Ignorance can be deadly in matters of health

5. Knowledge is power.

6. Awakening is salvation.

7. 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

8. Three Kinds of Posture Defensive posture – wearing dark- coloured lens Delusional posture – wearing rose- coloured lens A balanced posture – wearing bifocals

9. A Fearful & Defensive Posture

10. Hiding Behind the Masks

11. Living in a Positive Delusion

12. The world is full of beauty and fun.

13. Alienation, Helplessness, and Lostness

14. Suffering and death are the inevitable facts of human existence.

15. A Realistic Approach

16. A realist avoids calamity & seizes opportunity.

19. The Benefits of Misfortunes

20. Purpose Hidden in Suffering

21. Lostness leads to discovery.

22. The world is filled with hidden beauty.

23. Face reality with a dual system. Seeking what is meaningful Transforming what is negative The Good Life Enjoying the present moment Letting go Approach Avoidance © Paul T. P. Wong

24. 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

25. It takes courage.

26. Face reality with wisdom.