Often, others see the benefits of our practicing Buddhism before we do.

Find contentment in the action, 

not the result.

Let’s face it; there’s not a lot in life we have control over. We may do our best to win in a game, but if others play more skillfully, our dream of a win will end up in disappointment. We may propose a solution to a problem at work, but if another one is selected, here too, we’ll be disappointed. 

By placing our hopes for happiness on attaining our desired result, we’re setting ourselves up for a lot of unhappiness. There’re too many external variables that will factor into the various outcomes. 

Just too many things beyond our control.  

But what if, instead, we focus on what we can control? 

For example, playing our utmost or being super creative with the solution? Knowing that we did our best, we’ll find satisfaction in having done so. We can then view winning the game or being congratulated on our brilliant solution as icing on the cake.

Reasons we are reborn as a family: kindness, revenge, and debts.