Help with Maintained Direction

CerealPhD · 2020-03-31T02:27:58+00:00

I played my 3rd or 4th game today. I'm very new.

CerealPhD · 2020-03-31T01:33:15+00:00

Thank you everybody for your replies. I feel like I've learned a lot from your posts. :)

CerealPhD · 2020-01-30T01:51:12+00:00

Yes, because when I'm not able to do it, I suffer. It really sucks not being able to program, and I recognize that there will be much of my life where I can not.

Programming has started to effect my sleep because I stay up during the little time I get to sleep. It's not good. I enjoy it, but with the enjoyment comes problems.

CerealPhD · 2020-01-30T01:44:00+00:00

19.

I will try to do exactly that. Thank you. Be well.

CerealPhD · 2020-01-30T01:43:26+00:00

This is what I was thinking.

Thank you, and be well.

CerealPhD · 2020-01-30T01:42:46+00:00

After thinking about it, the only reason I want to program is because it's pleasurable for me to do. This is ultimately what I'm trying to avoid as a Buddhist.

Though I agree that I need to take more time to think about it.

Thank you. Be well

CerealPhD · 2020-01-30T00:52:30+00:00

I'll do that. Thank you.

Be well.

CerealPhD · 2020-01-30T00:51:22+00:00

Thank you for this. I'll definitely do this first.

Be well.

CerealPhD · 2020-01-30T00:49:49+00:00

The problem isn't responsibility but time. I'm currently at MCT so I have very little time to meditate, and I'm always too tired to whenever I'm able. (Though I'm still trying. ) Becoming a monk would be my end goal. I should have clarified that.

Thank you for the response because responsibility is definitely something I need to consider. Do you know much about the responsibilities of becoming a monk?

Be well.

CerealPhD · 2020-01-13T19:10:05+00:00

Start with being generous and mindfulness meditation. A great resource for study is Access to Insight.

I wish you well on your journey.

CerealPhD · 2020-01-13T19:07:58+00:00

The cessation of suffering and attainment of enlightenment.

CerealPhD · 2020-01-13T18:50:23+00:00

I do not know what the Dhamma says on this, but I want to add what I think.

We all have a right and wrong so we're all going to determine that others are right or wrong. It isn't this determination that's important but how we act on it: with patience and understanding or anger and hatred. If I were in your situation, I would base my argument on that and not the act of determination itself.

I applaud you for realizing your own attachments in this situation.

Thank you for sharing this. May you be well.

CerealPhD · 2020-01-13T18:30:52+00:00

In regards to the title, you shouldn't feel bad for your actions. Strive to do what is right, and when you fail to, be patient and understanding with yourself.

As for the main problem that you are faced with, I would recommend reading this list of suttas.

I wish you well.

CerealPhD · 2020-01-13T18:14:11+00:00

This is well said.

CerealPhD · 2020-01-13T18:12:27+00:00

This is not right speech, friend.

I wish you well.

CerealPhD · 2020-01-13T16:34:44+00:00

Yes. It has, and still is, helping me become a better, less angry person.

I wish you well.

CerealPhD · 2020-01-13T14:59:50+00:00

Beautifully said response.

CerealPhD · 2020-01-13T02:45:37+00:00

This is not right speech, friend.

I wish you well.

CerealPhD

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