The notion of 'complete dedication' sounds rough. Why is it important? The boat as a whole is only as dry as the least watertight part of its hull. If water is being let in anywhere, it is being let in everywhere. If self is allowed to run the show in any area, the whole show is compromised.
Below is a checklist of areas for a quick examination of where self might be running the show.
But first, how does self run the show?
- Doing too little (evasion, avoidance, denial)
- Doing too much (mental preoccupation, overdoing it, unproductive bustle)
- Doing it wrong (aggressive, controlling, self-driven)
(Those are not exhaustive. Self is inventive).
The checklist of areas:
- Spiritual connection with Higher Self, God and Others
- Sleep, diet, and exercise
- Programme
- Addictions
- Anonism
- Work
- Household
- Family
- Service
- Fun