In this talk, Ajahn Brahm discusses how he copes with being a "high flyer," or someone who travels frequently for work. He talks about how he stays grounded and avoids feeling guilty for the environmental impact of flying. He also shares a story about working hard when building a monastery and receiving unexpected tasks which relate to the Buddhist principle of living in the present moment. Ajahn Brahm emphasizes the importance of having faith and not worrying about the future. — This dhamma talk was originally recorded in 20th February 2009. It has now been remastered and published by the Everyday Dhamma Network, and will be of interest to his many fans. These talks by Ajahn Brahm have been recorded and made available for free distribution by the Buddhist Society of Western Australia under the Creative Commons licence. You can support the Buddhist Society of Western Australia by pledging your support via their Ko-fi page.

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