Verse 290
It is wisdom
that enables letting go
of a lesser happiness
in pursuit of a happiness
which is greater.
Reflection
The filters of our preferences tragically limit our
seeing. We want to let go of that which binds
us but often our will fails us. Wise reflection can
support will - it is will's best friend. Will is not
meant to doit alone. The verse encourages us
to reflect on how letting go of our attachment to
a lesser happiness can lead to gaining a greater
happiness. Lost in our attachments, we see only
that which we stand to lose by letting go. Wise
thinking means we see what we stand to lose as
well as what we stand to gain. Wise reflection
opens and broadens our vision and enables
pursuit of the goal.
Ajahn Munindo
It is wisdom
that enables letting go
of a lesser happiness
in pursuit of a happiness
which is greater.
Reflection
The filters of our preferences tragically limit our
seeing. We want to let go of that which binds
us but often our will fails us. Wise reflection can
support will - it is will's best friend. Will is not
meant to doit alone. The verse encourages us
to reflect on how letting go of our attachment to
a lesser happiness can lead to gaining a greater
happiness. Lost in our attachments, we see only
that which we stand to lose by letting go. Wise
thinking means we see what we stand to lose as
well as what we stand to gain. Wise reflection
opens and broadens our vision and enables
pursuit of the goal.
Ajahn Munindo
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