Category: Mindfulness
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Meditate? The Gap
Engaging in an action without intention, such as sitting just to sit or walking to walk, hints at the profound depth of meditation. Gaps, perceived differences between reality and our thoughts, become less defined. This state embodies the essence of meditation, where there’s no purpose or direction, boundaries fade, inviting an open-ended exploration of the…
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Are limitations real
Is there truth in limitation, or are there limitations to anything as a fact, not as a feeling, not as a habit, not as a judgment? Does limitation exist, or is the only existence limitless? The question of limitation must hit an open nerve in your daily existence, and lead to a realm of limitless…
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Rediscovering Stillness
Eight years ago, I happened to meet the transformative power of stillness. When I stood still, my perspective changed, not in dramatic or absolute ways, but in subtle internal shifts. This wasn’t about physical sensations or emotions but a deeper awareness. It became a starting point for a new phase of direct observation and understanding.
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Inviting Yourself into the Timeless Moment
Step outside, guided by inner calls. Even a swaying grass blade holds the universe’s essence. Walk, observe, and capture without chasing perfection. In simplicity lies profound beauty. It’s not about the destination, but the journey and moments. Experience it. See for yourself.
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What Brings an End to Words?
What brings an end to words? Confronting this question propels us into an exploration of the unknown. Words are our reality, our identity. Yet, in their silence, we uncover a profound beauty within ourselves, a beauty untouched by verbal expression. This journey into the silent realm, this quest to unveil our essence, represents the deepest…
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The Unfolding Question
Embrace a state of questioning, an ‘attention to the unknown.’ Begin your journey with the humbling acknowledgement that you truly do not know. Surrender to this state of wonder. This is the beauty of a question, an unfolding from not knowing to not knowing. In the unknown lies life itself, infinite possibilities, and the end…
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Breaking Chains
In life, the genuine urgency is the pursuit of true freedom – a life unchained from the bonds of thought. If this freedom is attainable, its discovery becomes vital, for only in freedom can we find real happiness. A misguided life, dictated by ideas and desires, is an obstacle to freedom. Thus, what calls for…
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Raindrop Wisdom
The present moment, continuously shifting yet perpetually now, cannot be truly known. It’s an eternal dance, akin to raindrops in their unpredictable ballet. A single moment of this ‘raindrop wisdom’ reveals deep beauty. So, empty your mind of what you know, and reside where you are: in the ever-present now.
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Interference of Self
Free creative flow reflects life as art and art as life itself. A vital, intrinsic expression of creativity, its essence often eludes verbal encapsulation. Ironically, the concept of ‘free creative flow’ may inhibit its full experience, nudging us towards recognizing it as more than mere words or theories; it is life itself, in its most…
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Beneath Silence
Understanding and aligning with our will is essential to finding peace. However, peace isn’t achieved by resisting or avoiding conflict. It comes from accepting the current state of being. It’s vital to realize that peace and conflict cannot coexist – when one is present, the other is absent. Our desires determine the path we tread;…
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Your Will, Your Peace
“Your Will, Your Peace” examines our understanding of desires, conflict, and peace. The discussion suggests that our internal conflicts arise from our desires and prevent us from achieving true peace. The piece proposes that real peace is not a goal to be achieved but a state of acceptance and harmony with the present.
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The Unknowable Will
What does it mean to have a will? Our ‘will’ is usually tied to desires and outcomes, but does the will really exist only in relation to these things? Could the essence of our will be something more inherent and fundamental? Is our existence, in fact, an expression of a will that does not seek…
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The Intersection of Clarity and Memory
Is it possible that the very act of ceaseless, uncontrolled questioning represents the essence of clarity? And if we were to encapsulate our comprehensive understanding, would it manifest as a question or knowledge? This inquiry becomes particularly relevant when considering the powerful influence of our past memories. Despite their ability to shape present actions, they…
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Harmony in Discord
This blog post explores the concept of free-flowing creativity, where perceived faults become part of a perfect order. It’s not something you encounter, rather, it reveals itself in your absence. The implications of this understanding are profound, challenging our habits of judgement and complaint. Yet the reality of this ‘free flow’ can’t be grasped by…
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Signal Clarity in the Emptiness
This blog post delves into the elusive concept of the mind, a space teeming with thoughts, feelings, and ideas. The mind is painted not as a tangible object but as a frontier of the unknown, a clear signal from which emerges from a state of ‘not knowing’. This state is the cradle of free creativity,…
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The Search for Authenticity
“The Search for Authenticity” urges us to question the roots of our actions and emotions. It introduces ‘meditative art’—a form of expression flowing from unknowing, inviting us to embrace spontaneity, explore authenticity, and dance with the unknown.
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Into the Creative Abyss
“Into the Creative Abyss” explores the profound nature of questioning, not as a simple quest for answers, but as an embrace of an ever-unfolding state of unknowing. This perspective reframes questioning as a willingness to stay open to the unexpected, encouraging a journey into the undiscovered depths of our minds. It underscores the dynamic vitality…