You never actually become anything for very long. Sure, you seem to go through periods of agitation and tension, but with practice there are periods of joy and humour – and as you get more skilled in attending to the mind, the habit of holding on to particular states loosens up. You find yourself identifying with this or that state less and less; and that reduces the stress and turmoil.
Seen like this, human life is a great opportunity. We can always act skilfully
and cultivate the mind; we can always move towards goodness, happiness and liberation.
Ajahn Sucitto, Kamma and non Kamma
