The mind likes to skip to the next thing, while doing the present thing.... this is the prime mind disturbance. It can't be suppressed or it becomes an angry/hungry urge. The only answer is to bring the mind to REST in the present moment.https://realityisdharma.com/2024/04/21/chapter-10-obstacles-hindrances-and-their-removal/
Category: The Whole Enchilada – extras
Chapter 11 – Carrying Baggage
Chapter 12 – Obstacles, Hindrances and their removal
Looking at how the mind works (the inner world), seeing a true picture of the physical world we live in (the outer world), and seeing the way in which our mind gets clogged up (our relationship to the overall), it starts to be clear that if we want to experience the world without suffering glasses,… Continue reading Chapter 12 – Obstacles, Hindrances and their removal
Our identity is our fort
The identity that we have built is the story we have built to make ourselves "important" to others. It is like our fort. Self -inquiry can help us to work through this, and in the end, be able to let go of the way we say "I am this" and "I am that" to the… Continue reading Our identity is our fort
Chapter 13 – Does Venting and Problem Resolution work?
I saw a video today of a bunch of angry people out in the woods beating the ground with sticks, screaming and freaking out, hoping to release their inner angst. Angry people, thinking that if they vent their anger it will be good for them. Well, it does give them some exercise, and it is… Continue reading Chapter 13 – Does Venting and Problem Resolution work?
Chapter 14 – How does Self-Consciousness affect us in out attitudes about the world?
This chapter deals with how seeking approval can change the way we feel about ourselves, and make us unduly aware of ourselves. "We are either internally directed, guided by our own inner guide and maintaining an inner locus of control", or we are "outer directed", looking for direction and guidance outside ourselves. This being outer… Continue reading Chapter 14 – How does Self-Consciousness affect us in out attitudes about the world?
Chapter 15 – Mind Knots & Body Knots
The brain does not have its own muscle system, to tense up and hold onto things. This is why it tenses up our muscles like little soldiers when we get upset or angry, and uses that knot to continue to hold that tension after the initial reason for our emotional reaction has passed. It is… Continue reading Chapter 15 – Mind Knots & Body Knots
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