Showing posts with label attachment. Show all posts
Showing posts with label attachment. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 05, 2008

Attachment to Anger

A number of years ago, I had many difficult interactions with a co-worker. He did some terrible things, was dishonest, and caused much suffering among those around him. Then he moved on to another place. The other day I learned that he had been fired at his current job. My first reaction was to be cheered by the misfortune he had brought on himself. Of course, this was attachment to my own anger and suffering, even though it was many years ago.

My teacher has a bumper sticker on his car "Mean People are Suffering". I am not yet there...

Saturday, January 12, 2008

Cup of Mu

After sitting at the zendo early in the morning, I usually indulge in coffee at the local cafe. It is an attachment that I enjoy, and thus has become linked to one part of my practice. I have tried to wean myself from this attachment, but it is strong. Cup of java, cup of Mu! Wondering if I should unchain myself from this pleasure, or take it as it is...