We are often unrealistic in our expectations. We wish we could attain enlightenment swiftly without having to apply any effort, and we want to be happy without having to create virtuous causes. Unwilling to endure even the slightest discomfort we want all our suffering to cease, and while living in the jaws of the Lord of Death we wish to remain like a long-life god.
We are often unrealistic in our expectations. We wish we could attain enlightenment swiftly without having to apply any effort, and we want to be happy without having to create virtuous causes. Unwilling to endure even the slightest discomfort we want all our suffering to cease, and while living in the jaws of the Lord of Death we wish to remain like a long-life god.
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Living Meaningfully, Dying Joyfully
Expectations are merely set-ups for future resentments.
so true, so true!