The source, the mind’s desire for happiness, is where your true responsibilities lie. You want to make sure that that desire is aimed in the right direction, toward a happiness that’s harmless and blameless, a happiness that’s true.

"The source, the mind’s desire for happiness, is where your true responsibilities lie. You want to make sure that that desire is aimed in the right direction, toward a happiness that’s harmless and blameless, a happiness that’s true. As long as you stick with those intentions, you can trust that the ripple effect going out from them will be good for everybody touched by those ripples. So right here is where your responsibility lies."

~ Thanissaro Bhikkhu "Look after the Source"

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