Thoughts from the week:
My dog thinks everything that moves is alive. She doesn't realize that wind can push things around. It must feel very crowded on windy days.
Meditation can get you comfortable "enough" with all the feelings you've ever had related to all you've ever experienced. That's equanimity.
Imagine you're doing everything for the first time and let go of old impressions. If you're present and curious a whole new view is possible.
I recently discovered I had driven by a 7 ft. plaster rooster almost twice a day for 5 years without seeing it before. That's an eye opener! What are you missing?
When we're impatient, we're "everywhere" else but here. Stop waiting. Be present and respect the mystery of the moment. Look for the gift.
Your can either meet the moment consciously, aware, and mindful, or live in the trance of being pushed around by your thoughts and feelings.
Allow your wisdom to be critical and judgmental. "Really". It's how we make decisions! Just don't disrespect what you don't like or want.
Freedom is being able to respond to others and yourself with wisdom, compassion, & loving-kindness no matter what feelings want to stop you.
Just assume everyone has a crazy shadow that can overtake them and make them do things you're not going to like. It makes it less personal.
Try just moving through the day without an opinion about anything. Try it for just one minute. Do you see how much of life is in your head?
Wishing you a mindful weekend. I invite you to consider meditating this weekend?
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Peace to you,
Bryan
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