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We want to be skinny, but we don't control eating.

We want affection but we push away those who shower us with it.

We want to be free of debts but we recklessly spend.

We want love but we don't want to accommodate and change.

We want face but we don't act in ways that invite it.

We want people to help but do we really help?

We want respect but we run away when it gets tough.

We want blessing but without any commitments.

We want freedom from problems but we ran away from remedies.

We are frustrated, we don't know much but we don't want to study.

We want a good body but we don't want to exercise or diet.

We want clairvoyance but we don't engage in retreats.

We want understanding but we create confusion with our non-commitment.

We want clarity of our intentions but without effort.

We want not to be misunderstood, but our words are elusive.

We want blessings and affection but without devotion.

We want constant support but we don't make time for others.

We don't want conflict, but we break our word of honour.

We want smiles, nice words and acceptance but we are hard and unforgiving.

We pray, but our prayers don't bear fruit.

We hate problems but we ignore the real cause of it.

We are lonely and lost because renunciation is just a big word.

<< If Not Now, When? >> by H.E Tsem Tulku Rinpoche