Realizing what is already here

The great teachings unanimously emphasize that all the peace, wisdom and joy in the universe are already within us; we don’t have to gain, develop, or attain them. We’re like a child standing in a beautiful park with his eyes shut tight, there’s no need to imagine trees, flowers, deer, birds, and sky; we merely need to open our eyes and realize what is already here, who we already are – as soon as we stop pretending we’re small or unholy.

Bo Lozoff

 

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  1. this concept is difficult for childhood abuse victims, since they carry a flawed self image, thinking they need to do more. Hard to accept us as ok when we think we are damaged, inferior never good enough..

    life has come wonderful for me as I finally accepted me as perfect, yes flawed physically and vulnerable but our true self is euphoric.

    let go of the invisible walls of doubt and worry, accept fear is a body mechanism.

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