Fear and the Great Healing
Even as we heal and awaken ourselves, then, we affect all of humanity. So go do the work, for the sake of all sentient beings.
October 26, 2019
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Martin Blackwell
Why You Shouldn’t Be Scared To Do A Personal Retreat
Even someone who meditates is sometimes nervous about going on retreat. Yet, there is no replacement for this extended period of simply being with our arisings to see that they are merely patterns. They come and go, so long as we don’t hold on to them.
July 12, 2019
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Mindfulness, Washing Up, and the Fear Of Missing Out
While it might seem relaxing to watch TV over a meal or think over something else while washing up, where’s the sense of FOMO for the present moment? When not fully present, we’re actually missing out on being alive in that moment, and missing potential insights that will lead to greater freedom.
April 18, 2019
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“I’ve been a lousy meditator” – Confessions of a 75-year old
Even when I can stay focused, there’s often a background nervous energy vibration that distracts me…This all speaks to a big area of my life, because I seem to need to burn off a certain amount of energy every day.
July 13, 2018
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Are you scattered and disorganized, and don’t know where to start?
When was the last time you had a day when everything was perfect? When whatever you set your mind to just seemed to take care of itself? I’ve had days like that. I remember one where I seemed to be in sync with everything: getting out of bed, brushing my teeth, my clothes felt just
April 3, 2018
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