Awakening
Friday, September 23rd, 2011Becoming aware is the path to wisdom. Be observant.
Becoming aware is the path to wisdom. Be observant.
All the elusive moments- the precious moments that make up the dynamic flow of our lives. Take a few moments to view this visually insightful video by everyone.com as it will put your moment-by-moment awareness into perspective. May you be truly touched by the energy and light of mindfulness…
What matters most is right here and now… don’t wait to make the connection. Be observant.
Reflection and redirection- is it worth your time to sit? Be observant.
Researchers have found that we tend to think about something other than what we’re doing about as often as we think about what we are doing – 46.9% of the time. Not only that, but what we are actually doing doesn’t seem to make a difference as minds wander about equally in most of our […]
What we examine directly, intimately, and honestly has the power to change our perspective- our intention- and disposition in the way we relate and live. Be observant.
Mindfulness helps us to remember that thoughts aren’t the only reality- that there is the reality of our senses. Be observant.
We have become so conditioned to live by the drama of our narratives that our nature of being has little or no “space” for free expression. Be observant.
In our practice, we sit to balance our “thinking mind” with our “awarenessing mind” and our “emergency response system”… a perceived threat is just as “real” when held closely in the grasp of the “thinking mind”. Be observant.
Riding the waves of emotion helps keep us from getting “stuck”. Sensitive neutrality or equanimity is fundamental to the art of awakening. Be observant.