"Mind precedes its objects. They are mind-governed and mind-made. To speak or act with a defiled mind is to draw pain after oneself, like a wheel behind the feet of the animal drawing it.
Mind precedes its objects. They are mind-governed and mind-made. To speak or act with a peaceful mind, is to draw happiness after oneself, like an inseparable shadow."
(Buddhist, Dhammapada - Sayings of the Buddha 1 (tr. J. Richards))
I absolutely love this quote! I think it is a very powerful metaphor for what we do to ourselves. Not that I think ALL pain is self-created. But I do believe there is opportunity in all that life has to offer (including the challenges that can bring pain) and to me those opportunities are beautiful and a grace from God. I totally agree that if we approach life from a peaceful state of mind, then we will experience a much happier existence while we are here.
The challenge is to CREATE that state of mind! That is why I am going to go to Yoga class with Aminda. ;-)
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