The 12th Step: Bringing Up Our Children
One day we must grow old and die. We should cherish each moment of our lives with delight or joy (of merit) to clean and refresh our minds.
Delight will arise in our minds when our good deeds or accomplishments bring forth their results. The more we express good actions, the more we become delightful. This quality of mind can possibly extend our lifespan and also promote good health.
For meditators, the greatest achievement is to extinguish defilements from the mind. For wise people, the greatest achievement is to raise good and virtuous children for the world.
