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Saturday, May 7, 2011
The Way Things Should Be
Yeah, there's that, then there's the way things are. I took a Buddhism class as a freshman at Cornell and remember a key aspect of that particular world view: See things as they really are. Cool. Then, what?
10 comments:
Louise Vance
said...
Then, begin loosening your grip. Hold things lightly. You will nearly always have preferences for how you want things to go or be, but notice that they are simply your preferences, and practice not being too tightly attached to them. In other words, work for good, open your heart, be patient and kind to yourself and those around you, and know that the world is flawed and beautiful and ever-changing, and that we are privileged to be part of it, even for a day.
If you really do see things as they really are, you'll know what, if anything,is "next". The question of "then what" seems to be a manifestation of doubt. Betrand Russell said "The problem with the world is that the ignorant are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt".
Then what? Then we start to understand. Then what? Eventually, we carry joy in our hearts all day long. Because we no longer carry the weight of confusion. Because we no longer work so hard to justify our illusions. Freedom and joy, that's what. https://beberger.wordpress.com/
10 comments:
Then, begin loosening your grip. Hold things lightly. You will nearly always have preferences for how you want things to go or be, but notice that they are simply your preferences, and practice not being too tightly attached to them. In other words, work for good, open your heart, be patient and kind to yourself and those around you, and know that the world is flawed and beautiful and ever-changing, and that we are privileged to be part of it, even for a day.
If you really do see things as they really are, you'll know what, if anything,is "next". The question of "then what" seems to be a manifestation of doubt.
Betrand Russell said "The problem with the world is that the ignorant are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt".
Louise, I particularly love the image of "holding things lightly." Thank you for making such a lovely contribution to this blog.
Darryl, interesting yin/yang. My intention was that "seeing things as they really are" would inspire faith.
Then what? Then we start to understand. Then what? Eventually, we carry joy in our hearts all day long. Because we no longer carry the weight of confusion. Because we no longer work so hard to justify our illusions. Freedom and joy, that's what.
https://beberger.wordpress.com/
BEB: Wow! Your response is absolutely beautiful! I love every single line. "We no longer carry the weight of confusion." THANK YOU.
I feel a poem coming on!!
B E Berger: Re. feeling a poem coming on. As they used to say: Don't fight the feeling!
it's like a sneeze coming on . . .can't resist!
B E Berger: ¡Salud! (Good health/bless you in Spanish.)
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