Accumulation and Emptiness
I
Sources of continuous accumulation:
Survival: preparing for a risk that has passed, an imagined fear.
Substitution: to feel self-worth, love.
Status: the illusion of a competition, comparison.
Stability: to avoid uncomfortable change, repeat conditioned behaviors.
II
“The usefulness of a cup, is its emptiness.” - Bruce Lee
What may this reveal about:
The “usefulness” of our mind, amidst continuous accumulation?
Living a fulfilling life?
Being at peace?
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