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Special Retreat Thailand January 2008
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There is a Buddhist story which talks about two acrobats. I can't remember the story exactly. It's about being mindful of one's own actions and how, in doing so, we can be in the best position to take care of others. Could you please talk a little about this in relation to the Kalyanamittas? For example, my partner and I have both noticed we could use this principle more. He's a nighttime person. I find myself saying, "I stayed up late last night because you did," instead of taking responsibility for my own actions and going to bed early. Or my partner says, "We didn't sit this morning because I waited for you." We also noticed that if we just do our own thing, then the other will follow in the good habit.
Ref: 2008.01.x.03.02
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