The optimist says the glass is half-full ... - Dhamma by Ajahn Jayasāro

The optimist says the glass is half-full. The pessimist says the glass is half-empty. The Buddhist says that the glass is already broken.

When we reflect on the glass as being already broken, we can use it without attachment. We make the most intelligent use of the glass while never forgetting its temporary nature. When it does eventually break, we are not surprised and we don't suffer.

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