86. Whatever has had to be done by a teacher out of compassion, for the welfare of his disciples, I have done for you. Here are the roots of the trees, here are the empty places. Meditate, do not be slothful, do not be remorseful later. These are my instructions to you.
Majjhima Nikaya I.46
Funny how I am able to ignore such poignant and simple advice. Why is it that I find it so hard to work for my own welfare? When I am able to pausse for even a moment and feel what comes up I get the sense that perhpas I just don’t care enough for myself to do what is entailed. May I take the exhortations of the Lord as an invitation to make a way towards Nibbana.
Cattāri Brahmavihārā 
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