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Food For Thought

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Thoughts – ‘How many young people have got ridiculously and dangerously addicted to the Net?’

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Thoughts – ‘How many in the materialistic world today have immorally become

corrupted by money?’

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Thoughts – ‘How many have caused so much pain and suffering to others through

aggression and violence?’

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Thoughts – ‘How many can realize that it’s possible to have love, peace and harmony

even between ‘enemies’?’

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Thoughts – ‘How many realize that if ‘Tit for Tat’ were the answer, the conflicts, trouble and wars of the world would have ended?’

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Thoughts – ‘How many realize that stupid and unruly actions are marks

of uncivilized people?’

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Thoughts – ‘How many realize that ‘miraculous powers’ are more often than not tricks and con

shows born out of greed and ego?’

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Thoughts – ‘How many realize that it’s important we train the mind to be calm

and equanimous amidst the changing conditions of our world?’

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Thoughts – ‘How many realize that many young children are subjected to undue

and detrimental work and stress?’

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Thoughts – ‘How many realize that predictions cannot be 100 percent accurate and that the

only certainty is UNCERTAINTY’?

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Thoughts – ‘How many realize that so many overeat and waste food while millions suffer in

great hunger elsewhere?’

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Thoughts –‘How many realize that people often

rationalize or justify ‘cleverly’ the unskillful

or unwholesome actions they habitually

indulge in?’

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Thoughts – ‘How many realize that people are ill-treating animals and showing little kindness and compassion?’

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Thoughts – ‘How many realize that through mindlessness or poor attitude,

people say or do foolish things?’

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Thoughts – ‘How many realize that ‘Internet Junkies’ make a mess of their lives and ruin

their health and relationships?’

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Thoughts – ‘How many realize that many new marriages are falling on the rocks through a

lack of patience, sacrifice, compassion and understanding?’

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Thoughts – ‘How many realize the danger of alcoholism…it starts with seemingly ‘safe’

things like occasional drinks and smoking?’

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Thoughts – ‘How many realize that incompetent and unrighteous people in power

have brought about so much suffering to people under their authority?’

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Thoughts –“How many realize

that speeding, careless and

reckless driving cause accidents and bring untold

misery and suffering?’

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Thoughts –

‘How many realize that people have caused so much

harm to themselves, others and the Environment

through foolish use and abuse of commercial products?’

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The End

May we grow in peace,

compassionand

wisdom

With Metta,Bro. Oh Teik Bin