Changing Our Mind

This is something most of us cannot do,
as it means a change in attitude.

There comes a time when we feel bored or dissatisfied with the way we think. We get too grumpy about everything, and may even feel depressed about the way others think, constantly blaming them. This is good! We won’t want to change if everything is already ‘good’ for us.

Many people will admit that the world is crazy, but they won’t admit that they are crazy. It’s everyone else … 🙂

Do we have a peaceful, empathetic atmosphere about us?

Change comes when we notice someone who has this quality. Not that they’re clever, but that they have understanding and are content, and we think, “I want some of that!” 🙂 Our mind is bright enough to recognise if someone is putting on an act; we’re looking for something genuine.

Dharma is for those who feel the rawness of suffering.
It’s not a lifestyle change.

Changing our mind is dropping our mental attitude in order for spontaneity to arise, and we see afresh.

That is the change.

When we no longer assume or take things for granted,
not only our mind, but our universe has changed!