written by 
Anushka Fernandopulle Insight

Consider your mind being like the platform of a train station where different trains of thought pull through the station in each moment, heading to various destinations: childhood memories, creative ideas, revenge fantasies, cravings for chocolate, vacation plans. 

The untrained mind gets on every single train that pulls through the station, only later realizing what the destination is. For instance, the “Jealousy Train” leads to a bleak wasteland — fear, aggression, obsession, stalking your ex, burning garbage, large rodents — you do not want to get on that train! On the other hand, the “Generosity Train” leads to a place that is spacious, happy, relaxed and connected. That’s a good one to board.

Boarding on the right thought train is a process of learning, we can learn to get on the thought trains that are helpful and skip the ones that are not. 

And just like in a train station, if nobody is boarding the trains that go to a destination, they will stop running them so often, and eventually stop running them at all. This is known as the path of purification, and it is completely possible for a 21st century person to attain, if you are interested in learning.

Of course in the meantime you will often get on the wrong train, but each time can be seen as an opportunity to learn. You will spend a lot of time developing intimacy with difficult states of mind, connecting with their challenges. 

But you will also learn about the beautiful states of mind and the joy that they bring. Through this practice you will become more effective in whatever you are trying to do in your life: politics, social change work, parenting, business and creative arts all benefit from catching the right thought trains!

So I wish you well in your practice. Enjoy learning about your mind and heart! Your efforts will be beneficial for you and all those you meet for the rest of your life.
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