We are constantly drawn to those problems that have technical, or political, fixes, rather than to the big questions that elude definitive answers—the mystery of the human heart.  To what do we dedicate our lives?  What is it we hope for in being fully human?  What is it we aspire to in practice? This inquiry begins every time we start a meditation.  At that moment, we are challenging our assumptions about being limited and bound to habit.  We are opening to a state of vast possibility.

What is meaningful to us?  We are a culture obsessed with money, and other perceived sources of power.  Often our aspiration is very small.  Why not aspire to be completely free for the benefit of all beings everywhere?  We can have aspirations that bring joy even in the midst of our suffering.

Can we have the courage to walk the path with heart?  Can we be inspired to join collective action toward meaningful social change?  And what is social change but the movement of each individual heart towards freedom?