Put Up A Good Fight | 10 Oct 2023

Venerable Ajahn Anan teaches us to put up a fight in our practice even if it’s not easy, like an athlete fighting the world champion who is difficult to defeat. If we persevere and continue to train, we will become proficient. The arahants also trained in the past, with patient endurance and restraint. Don’t give up or become disheartened. One may sometimes be discouraged, but don’t give up. Especially for older people, if they are earnest and serious in their practice, perhaps they might see the Dhamma, and realize the Dhamma, before younger people.

Venerable Ajahn Chah previously stayed in cemeteries and cremation grounds with fear in his heart, so fearful he took the alms bowl as his friend. He asked himself—what am I afraid of? The answer was: it’s fear of death. Is there anywhere beyond the reach of death? And wisdom answered: No. Then his mind became luminous and bright. After that, he had no fear of anything anymore.

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Grounding and honest. My ego wants to run and catch on to any silly little thought for distraction. Filling moments with a lot of rubbish at times.
I delude myself by listening to a podcast in the hope that listening to what I should be doing will miraculously make it happen. One delusion into another.
Running scared running away from myself.
Slow down and pause.
I give up so easily and go for the easy option, which then makes me feel worse.

Thank you 🙏

Thank you 🙏

Gratitude 🙏🏾 V