Harmony Quote

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“The body is mortal, but the person dwelling in the body is immortal and immeasurable.” –Bhagavad Gita

When I say that this body is not me, I am not making an intellectual statement. It is an experiential statement. If you were to ask me, “Who is this body?” I would make an awful pun; “This is my buddy. I give him food and good exercise, and I look after him very well, but he is not me.”

My body has always been my faithful buddy, through many trials, and during many difficult times; and I let him know how much I appreciate his faithful service. We have an understanding. I take very good care of him, and he looks up to me as the boss.

As Saint Francis used to say, “This body is brother Donkey. I feed him, I wash him, but I am going to ride on him. “Whenever we use drugs, or smoke, or drink, or even overeat, the donkey is riding on us. Francis challenges us: “Don’t you want to get that donkey off your back and ride on it?”