Duality

The Middle Path means walking in two minds. The one mind plans each precious day painstakingly to the best purpose for the individual and greater good. The second mind surrenders itself to the moment in free and open mindfulness with an eye to compassion and justice.

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The happy life is the balanced life. Living in balance requires great care of mind and body. Meditation of some kind, a healthy diet, a healthy sexuality and regular exercise are essential to balance. Satisfactory labor and meaningful connection with others are essential to balance.

A balanced mind in a healthy body can easily live in duality or multiplicity of awareness. Ancients called this Liberation or Enlightenment. To a secular humanist, this is the work of living a scientifically managed and informed life with an intention to promote personal progress and expansion. Healthy, educated human beings form healthy, educated societies.