Dementia

We have to learn to protect our minds. Prolong worry, anger and anxiety can easily lead to dementia in our old age.

I watch my father and am worried about him. Chanting and meditation is difficult to penetrate his mind. Let's hope I find a way to help him soon. Perhaps spending more time with him, guiding him to clear his mind could be the best thing I can do.

Buddha's lifetime - was I there?

While I was reading a book just now about counseling, I had a sudden thought.. Spiritually I'm quite inclined, had I been incarnated for countless times, since Buddha was here? Was I there already with the many monks that were following Buddha? And immediately I had another "answer". Yes I was already there. And was a high monk that was following Buddha, but pride made me fail. I think there is lust too, but primary is pride that stopped my liberation. 

This lifetime I should take note and carefully subdue my pride. Have understanding of why it arises and how to neutralize it.