I am going to spend a day at the local Buddhist temple learning more about the Four Noble Truths. I have been reading about these truths that underlie the Buddhist faith and believe them to be true. The Buddhists believe that suffering is caused by desire and if you reduce your desire, you reduce your suffering.
Attachment is a form of desire. For instance, I am attached to my 2004 Ford F350. I love my truck. It reflects my personality and is very comfortable. It is also handy for hauling things like my other objects of attachment; namely my boat and snowmobiles. However, I have been thinking about parting with my truck as I really cannot afford the monthly payment. This is where knowledge of truth collides with real life. I like my boat and snowmobiles because they provide an opportunity to spend more time with my kids. Maybe I have to find other ways to spend time with my kids...
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I've missed so much. But I've been spending my evenings with Rach so maybe it's a good tradeoff.
We read and watch movies together and lately have been beading together since it is too cold (for me) to walk at night.
Good luck with the Buddist study.
I can understand how desire would equal suffering. Maybe the trick is to learn to be happy with what you have. I wonder though what that would do to the inner drive.
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