aware & non-reactive…
Archive for January, 2016
Now I See.
Wednesday, January 27th, 2016The past is what is now. The future may become what is now. What can only be experienced is what is now. All other ‘timely’ matters are merely conceptions of mind.
‘Befriend.’
Tuesday, January 26th, 2016Coming home to ourselves, we discover the friend who has always been there for us. It’s difficult to befriend a mind & body we often take for granted… diverting our attention elsewhere as what happens within us tends to run “automatically” unless there’s a problem, or unless we make the conscious effort to be still […]
Awakening
Tuesday, January 26th, 2016What we can leave behind opens space for freedom and happiness. Without attachment, we have nothing to lose. This kind of liberation can bring us real happiness and joy.
Awakening
Monday, January 25th, 2016Without our six senses of sight, sound, taste, touch, smell, and awareness, we would only exist without existence.
From Where We Stand…
Monday, January 25th, 2016“You can observe a lot by just watching” ~ Yogi Berra Through our regular mindfulness practice, we continually cultivate those qualities of mind and attention that nurture clarity and peace, selflessness and kindness- and at the same time, we come to recognize the impulses in ourselves toward self-righteousness, arrogance, aggression, cruelty, dominance, and indifference. This […]
Awakening
Sunday, January 24th, 2016The first lesson in learning to listen well is to be quiet.