Lecture Desires/Fears

I imagine that everyone who delivers a lecture has the same fears:

1. Will I do well?

2. Will anyone show up?

And the same desires:

1. I want to do well.

2. I want people to show up.

The best you can do is prepare, work hard, and hope.

During a study break, I took to my journal looking for inspiration. I’ve been keeping a journal for years- not the personal-confession kind…mainly I write down quotes and poetry that inspires or incites me. Books I have read. Interesting names I have heard or seen. Lists of favorite stories. Song snippets. I have treasured cards, pictures, notes and letters from friends tucked in the pages.

This is what I am focusing on for today.

It is a miserable state of mind to have few things to desire and many things to fear – Francis Bacon

I would argue that this is in direct contrast to Buddhism – but I would always pick desire over fear. Who wouldn’t? Passion is what defines us.

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