Of course the devil is in the details. I think that I, and most people, fail at each and every one of these precepts on a daily basis. I don't think that there is anything wrong in striving for these things, in fact I think authenticity is absolutely crucial. However, I can also see how it might be counter-productive to beat yourself up over your shortcomings. I try to do my best, but I know that I often come up short, be it in my classes or in my interactions with others. I could sit and stew about those failings for days on end, but I don't think it would help me. Maybe I should do my best within the context of my situation, but then am I just letting myself off the hook? It's tricky. The same with the other precepts. Is there value in having them as signposts that let us know when we have wandered off the path, while acknowledging that straying is inevitable?
Thanks for giving me the opportunity to reflect on this.
W 34 Me 42 Married 7 years together 8 0 kids 1 beloved dog BD 4/6/2018 I moved out 4/7/2018 I moved back in alone 8/05/2018 I file 3/06/2019 D official 5/7/2019
