Comparing, rehearsing, regretting

August 31, 2018August 30, 2018 Karl Duffy

The effect of life in society is to complicate our existence,

making us forget who we really are,

by causing us to become obsessed

with what we are not

Chuang Tzu, 4th Century BC, Inner Chapters

2 thoughts on “Comparing, rehearsing, regretting”

Eliza Waters says:

September 1, 2018 at 03:01

Amazing that this was written centuries ago!

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Cora says:

September 1, 2018 at 14:34

Over two millennia ago!

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Mindfulbalance supports the slow, patient practice of mindfulness meditation, as a way to find balance and meaning in life, reduce stress and develop health and wellbeing. It contains reflections to encourage the practice of meditation as well as occasional posts from psychology, spirituality and the wisdom traditions. The daily posts are prompted by Rilke's advice: "Write about what your everyday life offers you, your sorrows and desires, the thoughts that pass through your mind, and your belief in some kind of beauty". Written in County Laois, Ireland