passing
Sunday, 24. February 2008, 17:46:34
It Will Pass
A student went to his meditation teacher and said, "My meditation is horrible! I feel so distracted, or my legs ache, or I'm constantly falling asleep. It's just horrible!" "It will pass," the teacher said matter-of-factly.
A week later, the student came back to his teacher. "My meditation is wonderful! I feel so aware, so peaceful, so alive! It's just wonderful!'
"It will pass,"
the teacher replied matter-of-factly.
Life has it's ups and downs often all at once each will pass in time .... attached none attachment is how i'd describe what dao cultivation points us to, feel whatever one feels but do not grasp it too firmly or set excessive store by it, cultivate internal harmony so like the bamboo during a storm one gets bent here and there but never breaks. I have found this to be particularly true in my life, the more cnetred internally i become the less ruffled or bent i get or remain.
peace to you
beccaxx
http://goto.bilkent.edu.tr/gunes/ZEN/zenstories.htm
WIDGETIZE
Jon # 29. February 2008, 15:28
Wiwin, If you read this, please know that I was sending peace to you at this moment. Sleep well.
Becca, my friend needs to read your blog. I hope she finds it.
I hope you are having a wonderful Spring. Thanks for sharing your favorites with us.