Meditation is based on the premise that the natural state of the mind is calm and clear. It provides a way to train our mind to settle into this state. Our first reason for meditating might be that we want some freedom from our agitated mind. We want to discover the basic goodness of our natural mind. To do this requires us first to slow down and experience our mind as it is. In the process, we get to know how our mind works. We see that wherever the mind is abiding—in anger, in desire, in jealousy, or in peace—that is where we also are abiding. We begin to see that we have a choice in the matter: we do not have to act at the whim of every thought. We can abide peacefully. Meditation is a way to slow down and see how our mind works.
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche
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I am continually delighted by the Mindful Balance posts.
I am continually delighted by your blog Karl.
Thank you for reading them, Carol. I am happy if some of them strike a cord or are helpful with where you are,
Best wishes, Karl
MOST of them strike a chord! They are spot on.
I am pleased; but what you are doing in your creative writing project is really inspiring. Having worked in a public health serivce I know the challenges one faces to keep positive and nourished. Being able to hold a spece for others to tell their experience or to write is a great gift, especially when the tendency is to move on fast with quick explanations. Karl
THANK YOU!