Ivan, Magnolia, Blaz,
Great topic! I am so inspired by the faq on practice in daily life.
I’ve been listening to Culadasa’s “Stillness and Insight Retreat” and on Day 5 he talks about living like you’re already enlightened.
From my notes (so paraphrasing here):
A guiding principle is that anything that diminishes ignorance and craving brings you closer to awakening. Use the precepts as a guideline; if you find yourself doing something that’s not consistent with the precepts examine yourself. Bring the goal of awakening to every decision you make.
No self: stop being selfish; go from selfishness to selflessness = kindness and generosity
Of course mindfulness has to be present to do this 🙂
Becky
Teacher-in-Training