If you’re new to this way of thinking, you might hear terms like Mind, Consciousness, and Thought and wonder what they mean. These aren’t ideas to memorize—they’re more like signs pointing toward something you already know deep down, something you’ve felt before but maybe never had words for. So, instead of starting with definitions, let’sContinue reading “A Note on Mind, Consciousness, and Thought”
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Today’s Garbage
Imagine… I walked to the alley to drop a few bags in the garbage. When I opened the back gate, the bin wasn’t where it should be. Immediately, I knew it was the waste carriers – I’d seen them do the same careless thing multiple times up and down the alley. This is the firstContinue reading “Today’s Garbage”
Presence
We’ve all been there – that split second when we feel a wave of irritation or frustration rising. Our thoughts start spinning, drawing up past grievances and projecting into an imagined future conflict. If we’re not careful, we can get swept away by the undertow of our negativity. This is where the timeless wisdom ofContinue reading “Presence”
Content and Capacity
At the heart of life, there are two fundamental ways we can use our minds. In the first approach, we get caught up in the constant flow of thoughts, feelings, and sensations – what could be called the “content” of the mind. This content includes any mental experience, whether a thought, emotion, bodily sensation orContinue reading “Content and Capacity”
Not Just What but How
Today, a client shared something lovely with me. They mentioned feeling at ease in my presence and credited my voice for this sense of calm. It was a sweet observation, especially since I hadn’t been doing anything special, just speaking a bit more slowly—something I picked up from George Pransky. He speaks slowly to inviteContinue reading “Not Just What but How”
A No Good Horrible Very Bad Day
It started this morning. I woke up on the wrong side of the bed. Not for any reason I can pinpoint, but an off mood nonetheless. At breakfast I was making eggs for my wife and feeding the dogs and thinking all along how selfish she was for sitting there. I do so much! NoneContinue reading “A No Good Horrible Very Bad Day”
It’s Very Gentle
This “awakening from the dream” is really a very gentle happening (or non-happening). It is simply a recognition of what has been SEEING everything all along, and recognizing that the SEEING is what you are. Everything seen – absolutely everything – including these ideas about seeing – are more dream images arising in you. Trees,Continue reading “It’s Very Gentle”
Response to “A Glorified Coping Mechanism?”
From a Reader (R): R: I also read with interest the postings by both of you at Randall’s blog site, particularly your light bubbly words (It’s Very Gentle). It is quite clear and I can easily see the fact of what you say. I address you this mail, however, out of some genuine concerns andContinue reading “Response to “A Glorified Coping Mechanism?””
Is-ing All-ness: A Response to a Reader (R)
R: It was thrilling to find a newly minted awakened person, whose blog started 2 days ago (yesterday) thanks to Randall Friend’s blog. I too have been accessing Annette Nibley’s site for years. VF: Hi Sam. Thanks for writing. I’m happy to share what I can with you. As I mentioned in the blog, severalContinue reading “Is-ing All-ness: A Response to a Reader (R)”
Do Nothing – Or Less
I wanted to end seeking. People who had come to an end suggested that there was nothing I needed to do. They said, Do Nothing. Thought interrupts and asks, “What do you mean, do nothing?” Thought is itself, a doing. Even the thought, “OK, I get it. I’ll do nothing,” is doing. Then the thoughtContinue reading “Do Nothing – Or Less”
Vince Flammini 