Life is impossible without risks. Every step we take is connected to uncertainty: from choosing a profession to deciding to enter a relationship. Veles teaches that risks are not an enemy, but an ally, which, with the right approach, opens up new horizons for us.

Risks should be seen as a natural state of life. Without them, there is no development, growth, or new opportunities. It is through risks that we learn, become stronger, and move forward. However, Veles warns that blindly ignoring risks can lead to downfall.

Risks come in different types, and each one affects our life in its own way:

• Personal Risks: These are choices that determine our daily life and relationships, from deciding to move to a new place to choosing a partner.
• Professional Risks: New projects, changing jobs, starting a business. Here, it is important to understand that any professional achievement comes with the willingness to face challenges.
• Spiritual Risks: Openness to new worldviews, the willingness to question familiar beliefs, and testing one’s strength.

Understanding the nature of risks means gaining control over them. Veles says, “He who knows his enemy and himself can fear no hundred battles.”

Veles teaches that risk minimization is not about avoiding risks, but about preparing for and meeting them with full readiness. This process includes several stages:

1. Awareness and Analysis: It is important to understand what risks we are facing. This step requires honesty with oneself and a deep analysis of the situation.
2. Preparation and Planning: Veles advises always having a “Plan B.” Preparation doesn’t eliminate risk entirely, but it makes it more manageable. For example, before embarking on a journey, we study the route and gather everything we need.
3. Intuition and Instincts: Veles emphasizes the importance of trusting one’s intuition. It is the inner voice that guides us toward the right decisions. This voice becomes stronger when we learn to listen to our feelings and analyze them.

Luck is not just a coincidence. It is the result of being prepared for unexpected opportunities. Veles teaches us that luck favors those who actively participate in their fate, while still maintaining an awareness of risks.

Important principles of balance:

• Don’t rely solely on luck: Veles reminds us that luck comes to those who take action. It is a reward for effort, not for waiting.
• Conscious risk-taking behavior: Risk is justified only if it leads to opportunities for growth.
• Creating harmony: Luck and risks are two sides of the same coin. They must be in balance for life to remain stable and dynamic at the same time.

Risk management requires a high level of responsibility. A person who believes in Veles understands that they are responsible for their own fate. Acknowledging one’s mistakes and the ability to learn from them is what sets a follower of Veles apart from others.

An example can be a person embarking on a pilgrimage to Veles Rock. They know that this involves costs and certain risks, but they understand that this step will give them inner harmony and a chance for life transformation. Overcoming obstacles on this path becomes a symbol of personal strength and determination.

The path of Veles teaches us to seek balance in everything. It is a philosophy based on simple, yet powerful principles:

• Balance between expectations and actions.
• Harmony between the mind and intuition.
• Combination of planning and spontaneity.

By following these principles, a person becomes not only more successful but also more aware.

Veles reminds us of the phenomenon of the “black swan” — rare, unexpected events that have huge consequences. These events are not always negative. Sometimes they open new opportunities and become turning points in life.

A person living by the teachings of Veles is ready to meet their “black swan” with awareness. They understand that life is a series of risks and opportunities, and they learn to find harmony between them.