3-2-1: On living with lightness, the root cause of sin, and how to compete without losing yourself
mail.google.com
3-2-1: On living with lightness, the root cause of sin, and how to compete without losing yourself
When we’re aware of the experiences that are out of balance, we can do something about that today. This means that instead of waiting until we’ve crossed some finish line or we finally earn X amount per year — we can ask ourselves: What would allow me to experience greater freedom today? What would allow me to experience greater aliveness today? Wh
... See moreTripp Lanier • This Book Will Make You Dangerous: The Irreverent Guide For Men Who Refuse to Settle
Aldous Huxley on approaching life with lightness, even in the face of difficulty:
"It's dark because you are trying too hard. Lightly child, lightly. Learn to do everything lightly. Yes, feel lightly even though you're feeling deeply. Just lightly let things happen and lightly cope with them. I was so preposterously serious in those days, such a hu... See more
"It's dark because you are trying too hard. Lightly child, lightly. Learn to do everything lightly. Yes, feel lightly even though you're feeling deeply. Just lightly let things happen and lightly cope with them. I was so preposterously serious in those days, such a hu... See more
3-2-1: On living with lightness, the root cause of sin, and how to compete without losing yourself
Resolve to hold the goals you’ve set very lightly, to find enjoyment in every meditation no matter what happens, and to savor any achievement. Simply sitting down to practice is an accomplishment.
Jeremy Graves • The Mind Illuminated: A Complete Meditation Guide Integrating Buddhist Wisdom and Brain Science for Greater Mindfulness
However, once one is released from the schema of competition, the need to triumph over someone disappears. One is also released from the fear that says, Maybe I will lose. And one becomes able to celebrate other people’s happiness with all one’s heart. One may become able to contribute actively to other people’s happiness. The person who always has
... See more