Free Buddhist Audio Feel the Fear and do it Anyway
Mar 29, 2025
Explore the fascinating gap between feeling and craving, where true freedom lies. Discover how our pursuit of pleasure often misleads us to discontent, illustrated by a boy's obsession with a toy. Learn to navigate desire and impermanence through mindfulness while maintaining composure during life's challenges, even with frustrating customer service. Find peace by embracing acceptance and mindfulness, nurturing personal growth, and moving towards a more fulfilling, enlightened life.
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Mindfulness vs. Unawareness
- Mindfulness is the path to freedom and a truly satisfying life, not craving.
- Unawareness is like being dead or asleep, hindering our potential.
The Gap: Point of Freedom
- The gap between feeling and craving is the point of freedom and the battleground of spiritual life.
- Becoming more aware can initially make us feel more at the sway of our desires, but this is a positive step.
Tombola Boy and Craving
- Punyamala witnessed a boy relentlessly pursuing a toy at a tombola, illustrating the grip of craving.
- This highlights how we get caught in seeking external things for happiness, ultimately leading to disappointment.