Waking Up - A New Operating System for Your Mind

One thing that arises when we recognize the wonder of consciousness is compassion for other conscious beings. This includes those with whom we have entered into relationships who rely on us in various ways. But we become more effective as a parent, spouse, friend, employee, etc. when we do not try to hold on to what we cannot keep or reach for what... See more

The Buddha, at least in the stories, didn't find his answers as a strict yogi nor as someone in the world grasping at impermanent things. Being blissed out is one side of the coin, being active in the world doing good thing is another. What good is enlightenment if it leads to harm others?

19:08 JG: It's not to say we don't take care of ourselves and do what we can to stay healthy. But if we are attached to it, then as the body gets sick, which it inevitably will, then we suffer. If we are not holding on, then we take care [of the body], but as the body goes through it's changes, the mind is much more peaceful. ... So that's the impl

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