Yes, its that constant remembering who we are that’s the key, everything else must be contained within that, or its worthless. Study (or, in my own case, internet searching) is a tempting replacement for practice, but it’s like the Buddha said in The Simile of the Snake, “To those who do not wisely examine the purpose, these teachings will not yield insight.”

Ajahn Chah always knew just how to get to the heart of the matter, didn’t he? As usual, he points to a true middle way; study, read, think, contemplate… but don’t forget who you are. A nice reminder, indeed.

As Buddha said: “avoid idle talk”