08-21-2015, 12:02 AM
One of the magnificent consequences of consistent detachment is how newness is brought to perception. For example, a circumstance I am well familiar with, and including the attached emotions ordinarily in tow with it, is very different in texture. A weightily unpleasant manner in the past, is realized quite differently now. I remember how I habitually responded, and can feel things in a similar way, only I am looking at this with amusement, aware that I cannot possibly be truly _______ (resentful, angry, jealous, envious, hurt, slighted... whatever) All the options become available too. I CAN accede to any of the emotions ordinarily perceived, or I can choose another response altogether (or none whatsoever as I often simply choose ignorance).
It is amazing how stoked with energy the world is, and too the persons who may try to bear down on you. This is yours.
Even mundanity and lulls in vitality are completely new at every turn. My first mentor showed me how this newness is accessed by simple choices to extract yourself from heavy situations. Again, just the conscious choice to do any activity to take yourself away (to give separation) can attain a special quality of self-empowerment. This is no different than awareness of exercising intent. In fact it is the intent here which distinguishes it from just randomly losing yourself in an activity. Bringing awareness to what you are doing is important; intending such awareness in acts of planned retreat is sacred sustenance.
Trust me on this. Take a habit you have for reprieve or relaxation and inculcate it with the presence of mind that this doing is to be spacious and 'purposeful in its own grace.' I can almost guarantee you the feeling in return from... (sensation of self) is significantly enhanced.
It is amazing how stoked with energy the world is, and too the persons who may try to bear down on you. This is yours.
Even mundanity and lulls in vitality are completely new at every turn. My first mentor showed me how this newness is accessed by simple choices to extract yourself from heavy situations. Again, just the conscious choice to do any activity to take yourself away (to give separation) can attain a special quality of self-empowerment. This is no different than awareness of exercising intent. In fact it is the intent here which distinguishes it from just randomly losing yourself in an activity. Bringing awareness to what you are doing is important; intending such awareness in acts of planned retreat is sacred sustenance.
Trust me on this. Take a habit you have for reprieve or relaxation and inculcate it with the presence of mind that this doing is to be spacious and 'purposeful in its own grace.' I can almost guarantee you the feeling in return from... (sensation of self) is significantly enhanced.