Adam Dietrich Ringle:
Thanks for replying. A lot of what you said I didn't understand. I think there are fundamental differences between how you understand different processes and how I program them.
What I have been exploring this morning is the idea that I can find justification in my actions either before or after the said action occurs, due to the fact that the dharma is not bound up by time, and that no sensation will bring me salvation in and of itself.
Hi Adam,
I find my own posts hard to understand, even today's. It's ridiculous! So thanks for engaging the chat here anyways. I don't know how you program them, so I'm reading your posts and also trying to follow. I never thought you "trolled" but maybe I don't know what trolling is.
This kind of re-confirmation of actions ("What I have been exploring this morning is the idea that I can find justification in my actions") is very common. I admire that many, many people acknowledge this self-serving tendency and we try to end it or be aware of it. I think Internet helps self-awareness and reveal common experiences a lot actually.
Anywhooo I will exit for a bit. You wrote:
Trying to become buddha - practice update.
I've only met one other person who actually said that ~ it was at a retreat last year ~ an incredibly nice, quiet monk at a monastery. Anyway, reading your practice thread is interesting. Best wishes and thanks.
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Oh, do you eat heathily? Are you able to eat healthily? A friend just made me ratatouille and what a mood lift, not to mention much needed health boost. And exercise? These are two great supports for life and this particular meditative practice.