Time and again, in practice, all we really have to do is see the part of us that is either fearful or reluctant or objecting.
See that part – the one we think is the problem.
Once we can see that part, the one that we ourselves are objecting to, and believe to be problematic, and the origin of our difficulty in practice – once we see it, we can learn to simply be with it.
No need to do anything about it. Be with it.
Henry Shukman
We experience a lot of moods and external stimuli during any one day. Rather than getting sucked in, can we dwell calmly, simply aware as they rise and pass away?
The mind and the externals are just thus.
The gate of liberation is open.
Dogen
Look within.
Within is the wellspring of good;
and it is always ready to bubble up, if you just dig.
Marcus Aurelius, Meditations
We have to cultivate contentment with what we have.
We really don’t need much. When you know this, the mind settles down.
Cultivate generosity. Delight in giving.
Learn to live lightly.
In this way, we can begin to transform what is negative into what is positive. This is how we start to grow up.
Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo, No Excuses
Oh, give us pleasure in the flowers today;
And give us not to think so far away
as the uncertain harvest; keep us here
all simply in the springing of the year.
Robert Frost
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day
Estragon: He could dance first and think afterwards….
Vladimir: Would that be possible?
Pozzo: By all means…. It’s the natural order.
Samuel Beckett, Waiting for Godot
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