Gentle Attention. . .
Discipline in Buddhism is often misunderstood as rigidity. In truth, it is devotion expressed through care.
The discipline of practice is simply the commitment to show up — to sit, to breathe, to observe — even when motivation fades. It is not harshness, but consistency. Gentle attention repeated over time reshapes the heart.
We practice not because we feel peaceful, but because we are human. Some days the mind is calm. Other days it is restless. Both are part of the path.
Discipline teaches patience. It reminds us that insight unfolds gradually, often invisibly. Like water shaping stone, practice works quietly, persistently.
Gentle attention means staying curious rather than critical. When distraction arises, we notice it without blame. When resistance appears, we acknowledge it without force.
In daily life, discipline might look like pausing before responding, returning to the breath during stress, or choosing mindful action over habit. These small acts accumulate into transformation.
True discipline is love in motion. It is the steady decision to remain awake — not through force, but through care.
Peace and Love, Jim
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