Christopher Brainerd blogs about his journey into Buddhism

This is a collection of Christopher Brainerd's ramblings written as a novice student of Buddhism.
My primary practice is Jodo Shinshu, yet I ramble on many spiritual topics.
Some of what follows is original, some are quotes or summations for which I provide the source.
Gassho!

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

I Create My Own Reality

Who decides what is "good" or "bad"?
I do, not Man, God, rules, etc.
If I believe something is good,
   I will make myself feel good about it.
If I believe something is bad,
   I will make myself feel bad about it.

If I think I am good, I will reward myself.
If I think I am bad, I will punish myself.

If I rationalize or deny my true feelings,
I will find a way to reward or punish.

Rules are for those who don't trust themselves.
I stopped trusting myself when I feared my true emotions.
I stopped trusting myself when I caught my
   True Self passing judgment on my False Self.
   Not trusting, I cling to Rules.

It is up to me.
There is no good or bad. Just being.

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