Answers from the Heart: Practical Responses to Life's Burning Questions
As we have already seen, the function of this exercise is to nourish us with joy and happiness and to heal the wounds within us. But we have no doubts about letting go of this joy in order to embark on the work of observation. Joy and happiness come about because of physical and psychological conditions, and are as impermanent as all other physical
... See moreThich Nhat Hanh • Transformation And Healing: The Sutra on the Four Establishments of Mindfulness (Buddhims)
These are three very practical ways to work with chaos: no struggle, poison as medicine, and regarding everything that arises as the manifestation of wisdom. First, we can train in letting the story lines go. Slow down enough to just be present, let go of the multitude of judgments and schemes, and stop struggling.
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Pema Chödrön’s Three Methods for Working with Chaos
Usually, when we perform these tasks, our thoughts wander, and our joys, sorrows, anger, and unease follow close behind. Although we are alive, we are not able to bring our minds into the present moment, and we live in forgetfulness.
Thich Nhat Hanh • Breathe! You Are Alive: Sutra on the Full Awareness of Breathing
Even amid the wonders of the present moment, it may be that you have a number of difficulties; but if you look deeply, you’ll see you still have maybe eighty percent positive things to be in touch with and enjoy. So don’t run. Come back to the present moment. By doing so, you cultivate concentration, and you’ll see things more deeply and clearly.