Despite, or perhaps, because of, all the drama, suffering and self-involvement expressed here (and lived out in my life) I would like to start the New Year off more positively. I just started an 8 week Buddhist class called Transformations of the Heart. The teacher shared this quote with us from The Dhammapada that I find very beautiful and true.
We are what we think.
All that we are arises with our thoughts
With our thoughts we make the world.
Speak or act with an impure mind
And trouble will follow you
As the wheel follows the ox that draws the cart.
We are what we think.
All that we are arises with our thoughts
With our thoughts we make the world.
Speak or act with a pure mind
And happiness will follow you
As your shadow, unbreakable.
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