Verse 169
Live your life well in accord with the Way -
avoid a life of distraction.
A life well-lived leads to contentment,
both now and in the future.
Reflection
With a heart of contentment as our foundation,
we can tackle the tasks that confront us. There are
times when we need to be brave warriors battling
with the forces of delusion to avoid their taking
control of our hearts and minds. At other times we
need to be like a parent, nurturing and caring for
the goodness that is already here. Agility is a great
spiritual virtue. Recognising the beauty inherent
in a contented heart, we will naturally be drawn
towards it. We only seek distraction because we
don't know contentment. Right practice liberates
energy previously consumed by compulsiveness.
This same energy can also manifest as vitality and
enthusiasm.
Ajahn Munindo
Live your life well in accord with the Way -
avoid a life of distraction.
A life well-lived leads to contentment,
both now and in the future.
Reflection
With a heart of contentment as our foundation,
we can tackle the tasks that confront us. There are
times when we need to be brave warriors battling
with the forces of delusion to avoid their taking
control of our hearts and minds. At other times we
need to be like a parent, nurturing and caring for
the goodness that is already here. Agility is a great
spiritual virtue. Recognising the beauty inherent
in a contented heart, we will naturally be drawn
towards it. We only seek distraction because we
don't know contentment. Right practice liberates
energy previously consumed by compulsiveness.
This same energy can also manifest as vitality and
enthusiasm.
Ajahn Munindo
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