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December 13 - December 13, 2024
That’s what Nirvana, or Nibbana, is about. It describes a state of mind that’s free of pleasant and unpleasant feelings. The reason you want to be free of those feelings is that human nature usually revolves around two types of behavior: Avoidance of the unpleasant, and the desire for pleasant feelings.
Good habits serve as a shield against the forces that are trying to pull you in a direction you don’t want.
To build a strong body, you need to work out and eat healthy food every day. To build a career, you need to learn skills, build a network, and provide value.