Reflections

Inner reflection is like being given advice, not from an external source, but from the mind itself. We are assailed by both pleasant and unpleasant experiences but, in the first instant before we designate the occurrence as nice or not, it’s just experience. However, an impression – a residue – remains.

Although the mind is usually confused because it dwells on the past and ignores what’s happening right now in front of us, it’s telling us much. In fact, its reaction to both pleasant and unpleasant events (karma) is beneficial if seen in the right light.

Our mind is full of memories, and this is what we work with, to remind us that we’re living in an illusion of past ideas that we grew up with. The purpose of meditation is to acknowledge how much thoughts carry us away.

Sharing these reflections is the reason why I write.
We can all do this.