From Wit To Wisdom

A ‘wise’ man says, “Money is not everything …

there’s MasterCard & Visa Reflect : Is ‘Money Chase’ my only pursuit in life?

One should love animals …

they are so tasty! Reflect: Is our life centered on merely satisfying our sensual desires?

Love thy neighbor …

but don’t get caught! Reflect: True Metta is free from attachment …and passion!

Behind every successful man, there is a woman.

And behind every unsuccessful man, there are two. Reflect: Success or Failure, in the final analysis, is one’s own doing or responsibility.

Every man should marry …

After all, happiness is not the only thing in life. Reflect: Happiness is not a destination … it is living in the moment …whether single or married.

The wise never attach.

And when they do they become otherwise. Reflect: Attachment binds and chains oneself. Detachment frees the mind.

Success is a relative term.

It brings so many relatives. Reflect: Would material success truly bring us peace and happiness?

Never put off work till tomorrow …

what you can put off today. Reflect: When will we realize the urgency of walking the Path? Hesitate? Wait? … It may be too late!

Children in backseats cause accidents.

Accidents in backseats cause children. Reflect: Heedlessness leads to sorrow. Mindfulness leads to peace and deathlessness.

“ Meditation really fascinates me.

I can read about it for hours!” Reflect: Can mere book knowledge lead to liberation? There are 3 steps to take … PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE.

The End May we grow in compassion and wisdom! With Metta, Bro. Oh Teik Bin