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A Child's Quest to find his "Purpose of Life"
concentrate on learning about our "true constant self". As a result, it seems that taking care of our body is a "Need", for which we must “Earn”.
Dad:
Neel:
So.... no need to amass wealth more than the other people or own 3-4 homes, leave enough for two generations? Ya... cause, I'm not sure what that'll get us. We must however, have enough so we're not all the time thinking about how to survive. So we can have peace and spend time, learning about our self and finding happiness. Beta... Neel... In terms of food, does that mean you'll start eating more "Green Vegetables”? ☺
Mom:
Neel:
I guess I'll have to, because In terms of food, I think our goal must be, to eat more natural and organic foods that will keep our body free of ailments and diseases. It also becomes important for us to have a healthy lifestyle, so we have the energy to do things that are important and remain strong to fight off diseases and desires, specially one's that can take us off-track.
Mom:
Neel:
This means you will no longer eat all the things you love? I wish it was that quick... .... I doubt it's going to change overnight. I would probably still like to eat the things I love, but now it'll be with an understanding that those "special request items" are only serving my desires not me. They are not really helping my cause or any other purpose of mine. Whether they get fulfilled or not, will not really make any difference.
Mom, although I'II still have desires, I no longer wish to indulge in things that hurt other living beings. I don't wish to take from this world, that which is not necessary.......... Mom,... can I survive on foods that have no traces of
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