Don't strain. Don't force anything or make grand, exaggerated efforts. Meditation is not aggressive. There is no place or need for violent striving. Just let your effort be relaxed and steady.
-Bhante Henepola Gunaratana, "Mindfulness in Plain English"
Copyright Wisdom Publications 2001. Reprinted from "Daily Wisdom: 365 Buddhist Inspirations," edited by Josh Bartok, with permission of Wisdom Publications, 199 Elm St., Somerville MA 02144 U.S.A, www.wisdompubs.org.
James's Comment: This is a great reminder for me when I try to force things rather then just going with the current.
-Peace to all beings-
4 comments:
Thanks, James. This is what I needed tonight.
Ease and lightness.
Ease and lightness.
James, always an important reminder! For myself as I recover from a rather debilitating illness I find I get impatient and puch beyond what I can handle and cause more harm...this is an excellent reminder to me.
Thank you, a joy as always!
err...*push* beyond what I can do...
Trev:
It was just what I needed too. I'm glad that it touched you.
Belly:
Pushing does cause more harm and I do it all the time too. I hope that your illness heals with ease.
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