12/10/2021
Happy Teusday!
During lockdown, I mean harsh lock down, I took an online mediation course with our closest Buddhist Temple and it was really an amazing experience.
The above quote was something the Monk who led our sessions had said and it really sat with me.
I think sometimes we forget or rather choose to not give ourselves the space to look at our darker side ( I mean shame, regret, sorrow, anger ect) and try to understand it or rather acknowledge its presence. When we ignore or shut it out we let it fester and grow and it can consume our being completely.
But also it is not just about sunshine and rainbows. It is in part understanding that we ride a wave on this human experience it can be deep and dark but it can also be tranquil and calm.
But we must in all phases be able to look in the mind and feel all things with love. Give them the space to be processed and experienced so we can transform them into a new world.
How do you feel about the above message?
Ps. If you know the original source material can you please send it to me โจ