in times of crisis, we often feel we dont have the time or energy to practice, but those are precisely the times when the practice is most necessary. This is what weve been practicing for: the situations where the practice doesnt come easily. When the winds of change reach hurricane force, our inner refuge of mindfulness, concentration, and discernment is the only thing that will keep us from getting blown away. When we can be secure in our inner source for true happiness, we dont expose ourselves to the devastation that comes when outside hopes for happiness and security are dashed. We have our shelter, our place of security, inside. And we neednt be afraid that this is an escapist shelter. When the basis of our well-being is firm within, we can act with true courage and compassion for others, for were coming from a solid position of calmness and strength. So take heart. ... We may be powerless to change the past, but we do have the power to shape the present and the future by what we do, moment to moment, right now. And in maintaining our intention to be as skillful as possible in thought, word, and deed, well find the only true refuge there is. Thanissaro Bhikkhu
Posted on: Mon, 28 Jul 2014 20:29:37 +0000
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