Half the spiritual life consists in remembering what we are up against and where we are going.
-Ayya Khema, “When the Iron Eagle Flies”
Copyright Wisdom Publications 2001. Reprinted from “Daily Wisdom: 365 Buddhist Inspirations,” edited by Josh Bartok, with permission of Wisdom Publications, 199 Elm St., Somerville MA 02144 U.S.A, www.wisdompubs.org.