Yes, and...
You are being called to participate in the play of life. The work is to be present, listen, and dance with whatever comes up.
Time on the Cushion.
This weekend I read an interesting framework for progress on the path in Altered Traits. Based on a wide sample
Bored.
"A wandering mind is an unhappy mind."
Most of us dislike being bored. Kids hate being bored.
Numerous
Preparedness
Develop a complete acceptance and openness to all situations and emotions, and to all people, experiencing everything totally without mental
Not this, not this.
The foundation of our practice is doing the hard inner work of understanding and recognizing our true nature.
The path is hard.
Traveler, there is no path. Paths are made by walking.
– Antonio Machado, Spanish poet
Spiritual practice is often described as
May your true nature grow and flourish.
In the Mahayana Buddhist traditions there is a common dedication prayer that we say at the end of most practices
Resting in our true nature.
Modern life insulates us from the natural world. Despite the comfort and luxury
of our current lifestyle, we often find
Where do I start?
Integrating your practice can be hard.
You try to be generous, patient and kind.
You try to sit with resistance
Exploring mind and its nature.
The mind is central to the path of liberation and the journey of self-discovery.
The mind is simultaneously readily apparent