Self torments and other joys

 Michelangelo - The Torment of Saint Anthony (c. 1487-­1488)

Buddhists don't cultivate a sense of punishment other than themselves. These torments are my own distraction and ignorance. 

26% waning moon, lost 9% from yesterday, it's lower on the horizon. You look for where the moon was the day before and then look around, left and down. 

I did another loosey goosey mindfulness of breathing, with emphasis on skandhas and insight stage. My daughter sleeps over Thursday night and it's difficult and I love it.