Attitude towards Practice

Our attitude towards practice plays a crucial role in our spiritual journey. Often, we bring a self-protective mindset to our practice, focusing on what we want and what we don't want. However, as we engage in sincere practice, we may have moments of realization where we understand that we are the problem. We begin to see that the strategies we've developed to protect ourselves from suffering and life's challenges limit us. An example is shared of a rickshaw puller named Ramchandra, living in abject poverty and disease, yet embodying a sense of contentment and acceptance. Witnessing his attitude and approach to life, we are encouraged to let go of self-concern and embrace what is, allowing us to live with less inner conflict, tension, and heartache.