Joy, Enthusiasm, Intention (Link #786)

Speaker: Jill Oppenheimer. Jill reflects on how clarity of intention and confidence in practice unveil the causes of happiness and suffering. She analyzes three primary obstacles to clarity and stability of mind: ego-clinging, lack of enthusiasm, and internet use. She emphasizes the antidotal qualities of developing confidence in buddhanature, cultivating joy through the care of others, and setting the intention not to waste precious time. Jill concludes with a poetic reflection: "Joy is riding the waves of my mind, enthusiasm is the wind in my sails, and intention is the clear map to my destination".