Recognize as the basis the mind
That does not pursue things.
In the midst of your daily activities,
As you attend to things and
Respond to things,
Always rely on this mind that
Does not pursue things.
As soon as your mind starts to pursueThings, i
mmediately gather it back in.
Stay with this for a long time, and you
Will gradually become ripe.
I like this one. I've always been the biggest opponent and naysayer against a utopian environment as sadly we are not a self-actualized species and, as such, identify with possessions - with THINGS. It's as much of who we are as homosapiens as our opposable thumbs. Even the smallest child or the most developmentally disabled person can and often does identify their surroundings and theirself with objects. Later, a personal style sometimes develops and yes that involves more objects - more things.
That is not to say we can't rein it in when we start focusing on things -- start 'pursuing' things if you will.
Remember you own things; do not let them own you !
