JonW wrote:"Meditation is slowing down awareness enough to catch sight of that tiny, fleeting pickpocket move of mind that steals us endlessly from reality."(Susan Murphy: Upside Down Zen)
Ooh, I love that. So good.
Turning to difficulties outside sitting practice.
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JonW
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I highly recommend the book, Upside Down Zen, which is packed with pearls of wisdom. Every one a coconut. Cheers, Jon
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JonW wrote:"Meditation is slowing down awareness enough to catch sight of that tiny, fleeting pickpocket move of mind that steals us endlessly from reality."(Susan Murphy: Upside Down Zen)
Fabulous quote
'You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf' Jon Kabat Zinn
JonW wrote:"Meditation is slowing down awareness enough to catch sight of that tiny, fleeting pickpocket move of mind that steals us endlessly from reality."(Susan Murphy: Upside Down Zen)
It is a beautiful quote indeed!! If you substitute the word Meditation with the words 'The red pill' it could have been right from the movie The Matrix
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