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**Bromymbollile** · 10-12-2011, 02:47 PM

My worthless opinions....

1. Daily life integration: family, relatives, relationship, friends, work/study place interactions, neighbours & strangers, daily decisions made & habituations...
Think of one person in one's life who always takes care of one, gives one gifts and is kind to one. What have one done for them lately?
Think of one person in one's life who always neglects one, miserly and is mean to one. What have one done for them lately?
Why is it that one grieves over someone dear yet won't bat an eyelid even as a withered leaf falls at one's feet?
After some time of learning, why does one keep looking outside for the light when by now, one should have become a lamp for others....
Unless one is a total lone ranger...even so, when alone, one's mindfulness of own mind and body is ever possible and crucial.
There's an old saying, when with others, watch one's speech and conduct, when alone, watch one's own mind.

2. Consistent personal practice: 'on and off the cushion' on a daily basis, the threefold practice of conduct, concentration and wisdom & not when I feel like it or when the sky is blue and the grass is green. Avoiding the extremes of over persistence which leads to restlessness or overly slack persistence which leads to laziness.

3. Group practice: make it a point to attend a center/temple where possible where one can gain worthy spiritual companions on the Path

4. A teacher: can be a formal/informal one, if one is fortunate to meet, one can practice with a worthy guide, another added benefit as a spiritual companion.

5. Online/offline forums are only a poor replacements, a temporary relief.
Nothing beats real life interaction and spiritual growth with like minded cultivators. Is having McD's a substitute for proper & healthy meals?

6. Understanding with patience that the Path is gradual, like the slope of an ocean with different depths.

7. Thus have I heard from one opinion on commitment to practice...
Commitment does not depend on your age, how much time you have or where you are.
Real commitment is just about how much you want it

10-12-2011, 02:47 PM	#3
Bromymbollile Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 529 Senior Member	My worthless opinions.... 1. Daily life integration: family, relatives, relationship, friends, work/study place interactions, neighbours & strangers, daily decisions made & habituations... Think of one person in one's life who always takes care of one, gives one gifts and is kind to one. What have one done for them lately? Think of one person in one's life who always neglects one, miserly and is mean to one. What have one done for them lately? Why is it that one grieves over someone dear yet won't bat an eyelid even as a withered leaf falls at one's feet? After some time of learning, why does one keep looking outside for the light when by now, one should have become a lamp for others.... Unless one is a total lone ranger...even so, when alone, one's mindfulness of own mind and body is ever possible and crucial. There's an old saying, when with others, watch one's speech and conduct, when alone, watch one's own mind. 2. Consistent personal practice: 'on and off the cushion' on a daily basis, the threefold practice of conduct, concentration and wisdom & not when I feel like it or when the sky is blue and the grass is green. Avoiding the extremes of over persistence which leads to restlessness or overly slack persistence which leads to laziness. 3. Group practice: make it a point to attend a center/temple where possible where one can gain worthy spiritual companions on the Path 4. A teacher: can be a formal/informal one, if one is fortunate to meet, one can practice with a worthy guide, another added benefit as a spiritual companion. 5. Online/offline forums are only a poor replacements, a temporary relief. Nothing beats real life interaction and spiritual growth with like minded cultivators. Is having McD's a substitute for proper & healthy meals? 6. Understanding with patience that the Path is gradual, like the slope of an ocean with different depths. 7. Thus have I heard from one opinion on commitment to practice... Commitment does not depend on your age, how much time you have or where you are. Real commitment is just about how much you want it
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