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People often think of the Buddhist idea of detachment as something cold and distant. The truth is,detachment occurs naturally when you understand how it is inherent in consciousness. It’s like being shown how a car is driven. From the outside,it looks as if the car is driving itself. But once you know there’s [...]  My daily walks are a combination of meditation and exercise. I practice the Alexander Technique,meaning I am acutely aware of how I use my Self. The Self includes the body and mind,the whole package. As I walk,I keep my neck free and flowing up. I remind myself that the neck is a [...] Some thoughts on Truth (reality),Possibility (change) and Being (consciousness). Possibility (change) is what brings Being (consciousness) to Truth (reality). Possibility keeps open the door to new combinations and patterns within Truth. Truth guides all possibilities to one present moment,the singularity of which branches out in all directions and encompasses All. Truth is [...] I just started browsing a little book called “What is Spirit?”,edited by Lexie Brockway Potamkin. It’s a collection of answers to that question by numerous artists,philosophers,shamans,religious leaders,political leaders and common people. Around the world I’m sure there are as many definitions as grains of sand on the beach. I [...] What does it mean to be fully present? Many religions and spiritual practices refer to the idea. But it is not necessary to follow any particular practice to acquire the awareness and skill to be present. Yet that skill is useful in becoming more fully human. However,the task is not so easy as it [...] |  | |||||
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