đSpirituality & Philosophy
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.
Second, we can use every day of ou... See more
Second, we can use every day of ou... See more
Pema Chödrönâs Three Methods for Working with Chaos
Let us cease from wrath, and refrain from angry looks. Nor let us be resentful when others differ from us. For all beings have hearts, and each heart has its own leanings. Their right is our wrong, and our right is their wrong. We are not unquestionable sages, nor are they unquestionably fools. We are both simply ordinary beings
The Song of the Two-Headed Bird
âJust because something is available instantly to vision does not mean that it is available instantly to consciousness.â
L. M. Sacasas âą If Your World Is Not Enchanted, You're Not Paying Attention
Is Life Predetermined or Are We Free to Choose?
youtu.beIs life predetermined, or are we free to choose the path we take? What is the best attitude to have in relation to that? And if we make a choice to live a life of service, how do we know that is not just an egoic pursuit?
Rupert says: âIf God was a man, our destiny probably would have been written right from the very beginning. But as we now know, God is a woman, and sheâs always changing her mind. And thank God for that â that we have no idea what weâre destined for, that there is freedom and creativity.
âThe best attitude to take in relation to that is openness and surrender, not just for the good things that happen, but also the painful and challenging things â because they have no inherent power over us. Say yes to everything, even if you donât understand why itâs happening.
âAnd donât curtail your work in the world by considering it egoic. If you have this love and understanding, and you have a vision of somehow wanting to bring it to humanity, thatâs not an egoic impulse. Follow it. Be passionate about it. Do whatever is required to bring your vision to humanity.â
This is a good solid primer on the practice of Buddhism
Hunter S. Thompsonâs Letter on Finding Your Purpose and Living a Meaningful Life
Farnam Streetfs.blog
Instead, I simply want to posit one idea for your consideration: Enchantment is just the measure of the quality of our attention.1
In other words, what if we experience the world as disenchanted because, in part, enchantment is an effect of a certain kind of attention we bring to bear on the world and we are now generally habituated against this req... See more
In other words, what if we experience the world as disenchanted because, in part, enchantment is an effect of a certain kind of attention we bring to bear on the world and we are now generally habituated against this req... See more
L. M. Sacasas âą If Your World Is Not Enchanted, You're Not Paying Attention
Nonduality has become a popular teaching in the contemporary spiritual field. Although there are varying, conflicting perspectives and practices now offered as nonduality, these teachings also have important elements in common. They all view human beings as intrinsically endowed with the means to understand or even to realize the primary nature of
... See morePh.D Judith Blackstone âą The Fullness of the Ground: A Guide to Embodied Awakening
Cultivating equanimity through maintaining a mind like space is not some form of escapism by way of turning a blind eye to what is happening. Instead, the mind that is like space is simply too vast to be overwhelmed by the pettiness of any contact through the six senses. The vastness of space puts things into a wider context; it thereby helps fores... See more