It is impossible to completely eliminate external discomforts. One should
focus on the internal pleasure. Even if one is to completely eliminate all
external discomforts, it would not be enough to produce
happiness<http://www.16rounds.com/tag/happiness/>,
which is an internal experience. One should deal with the external world as
a matter of duty and in that way escape getting attached to the external
comforts which are always followed by external discomfort. The time and
peace thus gained should be used for spiritual cultivation.By attaching
oneself to material pleasure, one is certainly attaching oneself to material
pain! To see this is crucial. Material pain is repulsive and material
pleasure is attractive. However, it is impossible to separate the two. Thus,
acceptance of material pleasure necessitates opening the door to material
pain.
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