Philosophy major, ethics concentration. (be warned I post poetry often) and this account is primarily for support and an outlet to discuss child/domestic abuse.
The very purpose of spirituality is self-discipline. Rather than criticizing others, we should evaluate and criticize ourselves. Ask yourself, what am I doing about my anger, my attachment, my pride, my jealousy? These are the things we should check in our day to day lives.
Although I am a Buddhist monk, I am skeptical that prayers alone will achieve world peace. We need instead to be enthusiastic and self-confident in taking action.
Me during a regular day: we need to acknowledge the downfalls of our society, and the systemically rooted issues we've allowed our country to propagate, without hiding under veils of patriotism.
Me during the olympics:
#BREAKINGNEWS: Today, we’re celebrating 10 more people who are now free in Thailand. Among them are women, and children as young as 3-years-old. They’ve experienced severe abuse, but slavery won’t have the final word.
#BREAKINGNEWS: One was recruited by her mother’s friend with the promise of a job opportunity that led to her enslavement. But now, they are free—and have the chance to claim their dreams back. All because of your support.