There are, strictly speaking, no enlightened people, there is only enlightened activity.
Bowing is a very serious practice. You should be prepared to bow, even in your last moment. even though it is impossible to get rid of our self-centered desires, we have to do it. Our true nature wants us to.
We try, and we try, and we fail; and then we go deeper.
The point we emphasize is strong confidence in our original nature.
We do not exist for the sake of something else. We exist for the sake of ourselves.
Without accepting the fact that everything changes, we cannot find perfect composure. But unfortunately, although it is true, it is difficult for us to accept it. Because we cannot accept the truth of transience, we suffer.