bpallister wrote: ↑Thu Oct 14, 2021 2:13 am I know it's not consistent with the dhamma and something that i will need to set aside at some point.
May you fulfill your deepest wish for happiness.
bpallister wrote: ↑Thu Oct 14, 2021 2:13 am I know it's not consistent with the dhamma and something that i will need to set aside at some point.
It's good you're realizing it's not in line with dhamma. If you do it, it's best to also fully know what you're doing. At least it's by conscious choice, and you're not lying to yourself.bpallister wrote: ↑Thu Oct 14, 2021 2:13 am tbh, at my age i do it more to motivate myself to get and stay in the gym. i generally do low doses and just aim for the lean but muscular look. I know it's not consistent with the dhamma and something that i will need to set aside at some point.
i admit i overly cling to my body when it comes to fitness.StrivingforMonkhood wrote: ↑Tue Oct 12, 2021 6:03 pm Why improve something like appearance, which is empty of inherent existence?
I could see plastic surgery, though, for a child or adult who is made fun of because of a physical deformity (to some degree). The surgery could alleviate some suffering while interacting with the world. Likewise, it is good to lose weight and feel healthy, as it reduces suffering in everyday life (you should honor your body, but not cling to it). We must not cling to anything, including good health, I suppose.
But you are aware of this, and this is fantastic. Everything begins with awareness, dear friend.bpallister wrote: ↑Fri Dec 24, 2021 4:47 ami admit i overly cling to my body when it comes to fitness.
Thank you, my friend. I love you as well.StrivingforMonkhood wrote: ↑Fri Dec 24, 2021 4:20 pmBut you are aware of this, and this is fantastic. Everything begins with awareness, dear friend.bpallister wrote: ↑Fri Dec 24, 2021 4:47 ami admit i overly cling to my body when it comes to fitness.
I love you!
Peace and enlightenment.