Whatever is not yours, abandon it. When you have abandoned it, that will lead to your welfare and happinesss.
-Buddha, "Connected Discourses of the Buddha"
Copyright Wisdom Publications 2001. Reprinted from "Daily Wisdom: 365 Buddhist Inspirations," edited by Josh Bartok, with permission of Wisdom Publications, 199 Elm St., Somerville MA 02144 U.S.A, www.wisdompubs.org.
I really like this quote.
It reminds of how we tend to acquire "things" thinking that they will make us happy but sooner of later we inevitably loose interest in them and they just cluter up our houses. We need to realize remind ourselves that "stuff" (whether material or emotional) will never provide us with long-lasting happiness or peace. This also reminds me that Thich Nhat Hanh lives in a very modest cabin in France without much "stuff."
What a great example, don't ya think?
Speaking of cluter, I need to do some "spring cleaning" and clean out the junk we have amassed throughout the winter.
Peace to you all.
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