here, now
Keep quiet, decide to not talk for some time.
Don’t think, simply decide to calm down and still all thoughts. It’ll happen.
Don’t move, keep your body entirely still as well. Breathe naturally.
With a relaxed determination this simple practice is all you need.
We are not our thoughts. Then what are we? We’re deeper than our thoughts. We’re not our minds either. We’re deeper than that. We’re that which is conscious of what’s going on. We’re that to which objects and events appear.
Meditation brings wisdom; lack of meditation leaves ignorance. – Lord Buddha
The way forward is via peace and meditation greatly enhances the practice of peace and surrender. Let’s choose peace in any situation…
Today I AM becoming still and experiencing peace…
Recommendation: An Introduction to Zen Buddhism
Meditation is the dissolution of thoughts in pure consciousness, knowing without thinking… – Voltaire
One goal of meditation is to just become aware of what’s going on without creating thoughts about what’s going on. This practice becomes easier as we just sit and be, regularly. It’s also achievable when we’re amidst nature and just taking in the beauty that surrounds us.
As we reduce the creation of thoughts that describe what’s going on, we begin to experience an ineffable peace. This peace is deeply satisfying and connects us to the ‘pure consciousness’ that undergirds the entire universe!
Daily Affirmation: Today I AM simply observing without creating thoughts!
Recommendation: Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind by Shunryu Suzuki
