Day 10--Shila

The part of dignified conduct I wanted to emphasize today was not expecting an experience to be different than it actually was while avoiding nihilism. This is hopeful anticipation that things are going to be how they are blended with vivid curiosity regarding the details of how things actually are.

This is a great way to avoid fruitless frustration. So long as we don't get frustrated with the process.

I've thought some more about picking up where I left off with the 30-Day Paramita Challenge. Refocusing is exactly what happens during sitting meditation practice. We get caught up in something that seems important in the moment and then come back to being present when the awareness reminds us to.

What if each goal you set for yourself is carried out in a similar fashion? That when you realize you have lost track of the goal you just come back to the goal rather than avoiding the goal due to a pride injury. Come back to the part of you which seeks a better life. Let go of the critical part of you who whispers self defeat.