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32 32 THE WORLD'S COMMON PROBLEMS X Don't be Reckless 3 June 2007 When contemplating the reality of all animate and inanimate beings like humans, animals, trees, mountains, buildings or the earth itself, we all share the same cycle. Everything is destined to take its shape, last for a while and then perish. This is the same as our ancestors who have gone before us. There is no exception even with the past Buddha's who were possessed of supreme insight, knowledge and superb conduct. They had to leave their physical form and enter Nirvana. We too one day will leave this world. This cycle of death and rebirth has repeated itself over and over innumerable lifetimes. Once we are aware of this fact, we should learn how to relinquish all ephemeral things. The rest of our lives should be devoted to the true purpose of human birth. Do not be reckless by allowing yourself to be carried away with worldly pleasures.