Learn to have wisdom
by observing those who are
fearful.
Unawakened beings perceive themselves as the center of their universe. Viewing their thoughts as real and their body as who they are, they further assume that objects can be possessed and relationships will last forever.
But, inevitably, fear creeps in.
Might a close relationship turn sour?
What if a prized object is lost? Or stolen?
What if their body—who they are—becomes sick? Or incapacitated? Attached to everything people know and have, fear permeates all they experience. Once again, these aren’t people worthy of emulation. Instead of being tainted by worry, we want to eliminate our fear by calming our mind. With a calm mind, wisdom will arise. With wisdom, we will know our body is only a vehicle used for a lifetime. This body isn’t “I.”
Nothing can be possessed.
Nothing is ours to lose.
When we practice to awaken, we will know there is nothing to fear.