#Expectations are a mind killer. Stay in the present moment as much as possible.

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Etienne Arsenault

'Know yourself to improve yourself.'

Auguste Comte
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Etienne Arsenault

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...and when & how to use cravings constructively but also those that arise from mental impurities (defilements), which are to be avoided.

The last part regarding the 'holy life' stands alone and is well worth reading and contemplating.

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To do as mentioned we do need to be mindful and be paying attention (concentrated). They are certainly much needed for without them we're far more likely we'll miss noticing not just wholesome desires...

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//2B
... their harm and how they're eliminated are part of Buddha's core teachings.

Also mentioned is the 'trap' of craving for the 'unawakened' and how hard it is to avoid. The one thing I'd add is in relation to the two ways to deal with it.

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There is good guidance in this passage whether one's seeking personal growth to deal with life challenges, working on spiritual growth or focused on attaining Enlightenment.
How to do what's mentioned in this passage, such as understanding mental defilements, ...

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Emotionally distant beings is who we've evolved to be over the years !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
But what is this one unique thing on our phones that can't wait?
Someone would rather hug while swiping their phones than stand the length of a healthy hug🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲

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😊👍...though children, especially very young ones, tend to be more present in 'the now' and hope is based on wants, expectations and desires and so on for the future. As a child it wasn't hope that 'drove me', it was the joy of Being, curiosity and wonder.

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//3A
'Never discourage someone who is working toward a goal, no matter their speed!'

While Enlightenment is certain a 'lofty height' what we need do to get there is, as Etienne reminds us, take one 👣 step, then another 👣 step and keep going.

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//2A
...express such qualities it's by the steps we take in each one that we do so. Since we have many lives time is not an issue, which is why I also appreciate what Plato said long ago and is something we should also apply to ourselves...

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I appreciated this passage as it speaks to the qualities of one who's fully Awakened (reached Enlightenment). The qualities mentioned are ones we will all attain eventually.
While it takes many lifetimes for us to gradually learn to manifest minds that allow us to...

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When our true/non self becomes fully self aware ITself, which we refer to as Enlightenment, ITs desire to know ITself ceases and IT no longer incarnates.

My thanks to Etienne for sharing another wonderful passage for us to contemplate and meditate on.

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