This document reflects on the dangers of addiction to smart gadgets and how it can negatively impact the mind. It encourages cultivating wisdom and compassion through disciplined effort and letting go of greed, anger, and delusion. Developing the mind through training and understanding the true nature of things can help one embrace life's happenings peacefully and gain insight into the perception of time. Mindful thinking before speaking is important to avoid foolish behavior like lying, slandering, gossiping or using harsh speech.

1. Learning From Humor Pieces

2. Reflecting…
Addiction
to
Smart
gadgets
can lead
to
Problems
of the
Mind

3. Indeed!
Reflecting … Pointing 1 finger at others …
What about the 3 fingers pointing back at oneself?

4. Reflecting… The heedless mind leads to foolish acts

5. Reflecting… When will we awaken from our states of Delusion?

6. Reflecting… How often have we rationalized our
laziness due to a lack of discipline and effort?

7. Reflecting… One who is conquered by Ego
will ultimately suffer in misery

8. Reflecting…
Our bodies grow
physically like the Ox
but
how much has our
mind grown in
Wisdom and
Compassion?

9. Reflecting … How often have we acquired out
of Greed rather than Need?

10. Reflecting…
Just as we have to
purge out the
harmful and
horrible physical
wastes,
do we strive to let
go of the mental
poisons and
garbage of Greed,
Anger and
Delusion?

11. So Smart?
Reflecting…
How much time do we waste chasing sensory pursuits
that tend to lead to greed and attachment?

12. Reflecting…
When the mind is
trained and
developed, clarity
and understanding
will arise to
embrace peacefully
all the happenings
of our world.

13. Reflecting…
The perception of
Time is tied up
with our mind and
consciousness.
Train the mind to
gain insight into
the true Nature of
all things

14. Reflecting…
One needs to think mindfully before speaking.
The Fool lies, slanders, gossips and uses harsh speech

15. Reflecting…
The Fool
* is lazy and lacks effort
* lives in a world of Delusion lacking in Wisdom

16. The
End
With Metta,
Bro. Oh Teik Bin
May Humor and Laughter Help You Grow Wiser!