I trust the flow of life.

O children of the future, gather closely and hear a truth spoken in simplicity, yet with the depth of a river that flows endlessly through time. In the words of Marketa Irglova, we are given a glimpse into the profound understanding that life, like a river, flows with its own rhythm, and that to trust the flow of life is to align oneself with the natural course of all things. "I trust the flow of life," she says, and in these simple words lies the key to wisdom that has been passed down through the ages by those who have learned to surrender to the currents of existence.

The flow of life is not always smooth. It twists and turns, sometimes calm, other times turbulent. It brings us both joy and sorrow, victory and defeat. To trust the flow is not to expect only the good, nor to fight against the waves that rise before us, but to accept them, knowing that each part of the journey—whether gentle or stormy—has something to teach us. This truth has been known to the sages and mystics of every age. Life is a river, and to fight against it is to waste one's energy, but to flow with it is to find peace, to find balance.

Look, O children, to the ancient teachings of the Taoist sages, who spoke of the way of the Tao as being a natural flow that one must follow, like a stream following its course through the mountains. They did not speak of striving, but of yielding to the current, trusting that the flow of the river would carry them to the place they were meant to be. To trust the flow is to accept that there are forces far greater than the individual, that there is a wisdom in the unfolding of life that can only be understood when one stops fighting it and starts embracing it. The river does not question its path; it flows, and in its flowing, it carves valleys, nourishes lands, and gives life to all that depends on it.

Consider the life of Nelson Mandela, who, in his long imprisonment, did not fight the current of injustice with bitterness or hatred. Instead, he trusted the flow of life, knowing that though the storm of apartheid raged against him, the winds of change were gathering. In the stillness of his imprisonment, Mandela saw that the flow of life was taking him to a place of greater purpose. He did not force change through violence, but patiently waited, trusted the course of history, and emerged as a beacon of peace and reconciliation. His journey was not one of resistance to the inevitable, but of surrendering to the greater currents that would bring about the freedom of his people.

The lesson here, O children, is this: to trust the flow of life is to accept the unfolding of events without fear or resistance. It is to know that life does not always move according to your desires, but that it moves with purpose and wisdom beyond your understanding. The flow may take you through valleys of despair and mountains of joy, but in the end, it will lead you to the place where you are meant to be. The secret is not in controlling the river, but in flowing with it, trusting that you will find your way, no matter how many twists and turns it takes.

So, O children, when you face obstacles, when the winds of change blow harshly against you, remember the words of Marketa Irglova: "I trust the flow of life." Do not fight against the current, but let go of the need to control every aspect of your journey. Trust that the river will carry you where you need to go. This does not mean surrendering to fate passively, but rather, embracing the present moment, knowing that you are part of a greater whole. Trust the flow, and you will find that even in the most difficult times, there is wisdom, strength, and growth to be found in the journey.

Let this truth guide your life, O children. When you seek to move forward, do not force your path with the strength of your will alone, but surrender to the natural rhythms of existence. Trust the flow of life, for in that trust, you will find peace, purpose, and the courage to face whatever comes your way. And as the river flows toward the sea, so too will your life unfold with grace, strength, and the wisdom to know that all things come in their own time.