Turtle

"Imagine that the whole earth was covered with water, and a man was to throw a yoke with a hole in it into the water. Blown by the wind, that yoke would drift north, south, east and west. Now, suppose that once in hundred years a blind turtle would rise to the surface. What do you think? Would that turtle put his head through the hole in the yoke as he rose to the surface once in a hundred years?"

"It is unlikely Lord."

"Well, it is just as unlikely that one will be born as a human being; it is just unlikely that a Tathagata, a Noble One, a fully enlightened Buddha should arise in the world; and it is just as unlikely that the Dhamma and discipline of the Tathagata should be taught. But now you have been born as a human being, a Tathagata has arisen and the Dhamma has been taught. Therefore, strive to realize the Four Noble Truths."

Monday, February 27, 2012

2012 Feb 27

I haven't been blogging for a while, I actually feel like I am drifting with life's current, and not exactly under control. I am defined by my job, which dictates how I spend my time and even who I make friends with, who I hang out with, where I'll be having my dinner and where and how I'll be spending my weekend. Good in a way, these are all opportunities for me to live and experience what comes along.. but I think I'm lacking in the "control". It would have been nice if I feel that I am in control of what's happening in my life, but I'm not. I'm enjoying a good life, I'm contented, but I feel that because I'm not in control, if things go wrong I may not know how to handle it.

Perhaps "control" isn't such a good word to use, perhaps "awareness" is a better word. I need to be fully aware of what's happening, and I think that would give me a sense of control if I know what's happening.

Last year was a year of awareness.. this year is the starting of who I've been in the past. I have some good emotions stored in my emotional bank from last year, I'd better constantly replenish it before it runs out..

~ttg @ Realized Tranquility of the Heart~
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