Thought for Wednesday on Transitional Rejoicing (read in Eng,Sp,Fr,Ger,It)
I rejoice in the clarity that you have developed. Even a little bit of purification makes you more capable to speak, live and work from that clearer space you have created due to the removal of some obstacles blocking your awaking to the enlightened state. Do not worry about the pollution from the remaining obstacles at this moment. The remaining obstacles are like a noisy neighbor, who pounds on your walls, and plays rock and roll music at 2 a.m. You can go nuts, or perhaps join them in the loud music and pounding on the walls! You can also choose to fight them, if you believe you are stronger than the remaining delusions. On the other hand, you can choose to not look at them. The technique I would encourage is not looking at your obstacles, because dwelling on them feeds them energy, increasing the intensity. For God’s sake, do not invite them in to chat, and do not associate with them. You can be separated from your suffering! This is yoga dharma! ~Domo Geshe Rinpoche ~~~ Me alegro ...