To stay with shakiness-to stay with a broken heart, with a rumbling stomach, with the feeling of hopelessness and wanting to get revenge-that is the path of true awakening. Sticking with that uncertainty, getting the knack of relaxing in the midst of chaos, learning not to panic- this is the spiritual path. Getting the knack of catching ourselves, of gently and compassionately catching ourselves, is the path of the warrior. -Pema Chödrön When I can catch myself and stick with the feeling, I can mindfully choose to practice peace rather than aggression. In that tender moment of pain or anger, when I accept and acknowledge it, I can contact bodhichitta. Touching bodhichitta, I can smile through the pain, and smile at my being, knowing that it is all impermanent and ok. With much practice, the path is becoming easier. 🙏💙😃 Namaste lovelies!
Posted on: Sat, 13 Dec 2014 18:26:10 +0000
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