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Restless Mind

October 19, 2010

Eyes closed–images of back and forth pacing.  Restless mind resisting meditation, anxious to get out of sitting posture.  Perfectly still, I watch with curiosity.  Calm body, calm spirit, restless mind.  Breathe in—feel the breath pass through nostrils, expanding chest.  Breathe out—feel the warm breath release.  Let thoughts pace—no attachment, simple curiosity.  I am not my [...]

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The State of Fear

August 26, 2010

“Let go of your attachment to being right, and suddenly your mind is more open.  You’re able to benefit from the unique viewpoints of others, without being crippled by your own judgment.” Ralph Marston I had a conversation with a friend today that disturbed me.  I found myself tensing up as we talked.  I felt [...]

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Circling the Journal

July 27, 2010

While floating in the lake watching the feather drift, I saw Pedro suddenly jump up from where he had been sleeping.  Something startled him and he began barking.  I peered in more closely to see what could have given him the heebeegeebees, and I saw that my journal was flapping in the wind on top [...]

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Attachement + Control = Suffering

July 16, 2010

I could’ve kept sleeping this morning.  I’m so tired.  My body aches.  It was difficult going to sleep…again.  I don’t know how to ascend this weariness.  Sometimes I get frightened about being tired.  I get frightened because I have had issues of chronic pain for years, though I am much better.  Sleep is a fundamental [...]

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