Humility thread

Desire itself is a delusion, its one of the Three Poisons.

[Gemcrusader]

I was just watching a profile of a friend from the past and watching a friend from his list that i knew as well but was not my friend. I never liked him and i saw his face and was saying to myself; what a fat, pear shaped, ugly face that guy has. Unbelievable. I hate that guy. What an ***. Lol.
I see negative traits in people very fast and i dont want anything to do with that. And i judge it to hell. While im very non judgemental to those who do crimes in all sorts of forms. Im not condoning it, but criminals by rule often dont have negative personalities is what i find.

[ocean breeze]

Originally Posted by Humanb

In relation to being too philosophical, People get annoyed with my constant analysis of everyday things.. And, Philosopher Alan Watts said that he realised that he could either be a Buddhist monk or a philosopher, because the two do not go hand in hand. That's why it is a flaw for me because I'm on the path to enlightenment.

I would think the path towards enlightenment would be more about accepting yourself not suppressing yourself. And if people get annoyed then that's their flaw not yours.

Introverted to me is like being withdrawn from people, which in turn makes it hard for me to be sociable and compassionate towards others. I do care, I'll just rarely show it..

You are confusing introverted for shyness. Introverts are people who primarily look inward, paying close attention to their thoughts and emotions. That doesn't mean they're withdrawn from people.

Attachments are also bad in my opinion because you only loose what your attached too and if that is many things then you loose many things because nothing is permanent.

So you're afraid of losing what you have? Is this why you see attachments as bad?

[Deepsoul]

Thanks Humanb for your honesty, I think being humble with our many emotions and traits is the catalyst for more understanding and transformation. Resting Butterfly

[Ciona]

This thread is fascinating!!

Is being too patient a flaw? Most of my annoyances in life have come from being too patient perhaps and putting up with too much bull.

Let's see...sugar indulgences, panic, past issues of self-neglect (still working on some of this but it's much better than it used to be), sometimes vindictive if pushed...

[Ciona]

Originally Posted by celest

A grasping mind sees perfection as a thing that can be appropriated to the self, trying to grasp perfection causes suffering.

Boy if this isn't the truth! Things and people aren't going to be perfect and I can only imagine the suffering expecting them or self to be so must cause.

[Deepsoul]

Procrastinating, people pleasing, not doing the best thing for my health and sanity, and yeah it is good to get them out, so Im getting of this addictive computer and going to do something a little more nuturing for now. Resting butterfly, do love spiritual forum though...........

[Ciona]

Originally Posted by Louisa

i read a quote something like "humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less" i liked that.

I like that too. :)

[Humanb]

Originally Posted by ocean breeze

I would think the path towards enlightenment would be more about accepting yourself not suppressing yourself. And if people get annoyed then that's their flaw not yours.



You are confusing introverted for shyness. Introverts are people who primarily look inward, paying close attention to their thoughts and emotions. That doesn't mean they're withdrawn from people.



So you're afraid of losing what you have? Is this why you see attachments as bad?

I wouldn't say I'm shy, I just prefer to be alone more than socialising.

Attachment is a delusion in Buddhism, so naturally I want to get rid of my delusions.

Bless

HumanB

[Gemcrusader]

well what is judging/judgemental anyway? im not even sure i do that.