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 patient practice of mindfulness meditation as a way to increase wellness, reduce stress and develop greater health, happiness and meaning. It contains reflections to encourage the practice of meditation, guidance if you are just starting, as well as occasional posts on psychology and spirituality. The daily themes are prompted by Rilke's advice: "Write about what your everyday life offers you; describe your sorrows and desires, the thoughts that pass through your mind and your belief in some kind of beauty" Written in Co. Kildare, Ireland

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