There was a time when dinosaurs ruled the world, and it looked like there will be no end to their reign. But mammals came along. Mammals were smaller and weaker compared to dinosaurs, they seemingly had no chances against them. But mammals were more adaptable to changing circumstances, and as the result they outlived dinosaurs.

We will learn the same lesson from studying history of empires of the past, and some of human organizations. Often they failed not because of their weakness, but because of their uncontrolled and abusive power.

"If you are aggressive and stiff, you won't win", declares Tao Te Ching. It helps us to understand the importance of non-resistance.

Jesus said, in essence: "Do not resist evil in your mind. Don't cultivate feelings of hatred and resentment. Don't even think that they are justified. Don't plan revenge. The law of divine compensation will work both in your life and your offender's life. You will receive that which is due. All blessings which are yours by the divine right cannot be taken away from you - this is the law".

Embracing of such mental attitude may look like a step from power to weakness, from self-confidence to powerless resignation. But if we don't take it superficially, it will prove to be a step of greater awareness and greater wisdom. It will give us deep satisfaction and peace.

It is good to be strong and confident. However, our strength may easily betray us if we don't align ourselves with universal principles. Progressive movement from good to greater is not linear. Spiritual life is full of paradoxes. But everyone who steps on its path will prove to oneself that there is the great Reality which supports each traveller.