Not trying to become

Do not try to become anything. Do not make yourself into anything. Do not be a meditator. Do not become
enlightened.

When you sit, let it be. When you walk, let it be.

Grasp at nothing. Resist nothing.

Ajahn Chah, A Still Forest Pool

One thought on “Not trying to become”

Another great reminder…thank you

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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