"All the suffering in this world arises from our self-cherishing wish for happiness for ourself."
As I reflect on what that statement means, I begin to wonder how many arguments, disagreements, burnt bridges I have out there lingering from my own self-cherishing. Knowing that karma is a direct result of our own actions, I can only think that the ramifications are inumerable! Imagine a world where all of the addictions, pain and suffering are no more, because we have all begun to start focusing on the happiness of others and not ourselves.
My own wishes for MYSELF to be happy, be it with the acquisitions of things, feelings or emotions have led to much suffering indeed. Is self centeredness natural? Is it learned? That is a question tht I often ponder in my daily meditations. I believe that if we can free ourselves from the self-centered distorted view of this world, we all can be free from the eternal cycle of suffering and bondage. Peace.
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