The world’s going to have troubles on and on and on, there’s no end to that. But you can put an end to your own contribution to the troubles, making the troubles worse.

"Get your own mind in shape, and then from there if you come out into the world and see something you can do, something you can help with, you’re coming from a much better place. All too often, people who meditate are accused of being irresponsible in the face of all the troubles of the world. Well, the world’s going to have troubles on and on and on, there’s no end to that. But you can put an end to your own contribution to the troubles, making the troubles worse."

~ Thanissaro Bhikkhu "Autonomous Good Karma"

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