I missed a Medicine Buddha retreat. I've felt bad ever since. I heard from my dharma teacher yesterday from whom I was going to receive teachings. He told me not to feel bad, but to quit smoking.
Smoking is a major obstacle to my Buddhist practice and my life in general. I'm going to quit. It won't be easy, but I think I've done more difficult things in my life.
GOOD LUCK!
ReplyDeleteIt won't be easy, but most things worthwhile rarely are. I quit effectively after years of smoking. Haven't really looked back.
ReplyDeleteWhen you're ready, you'll quit.
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Ogyen.