“The real juice of life, whether it be sweet or bitter, is to be found not nearly so much in the products of our efforts as in the process of living itself, in how it feels to be alive.” - George Leonard #wisdom #spirituality #yoga

When our perceptions are no longer dressed up or boxed in by our endless list of ideas, we can understand what is meant by "Seeing things as they are." When we are very, very still, in the way that meditation allows us to be, we can find the space to let everything be as it is. It is from that space that you will find the room you need to see who you are and how you fit in the world. —Angel Kyodo Williams #meditation #yoga #spirituality #wisdom #mindfulness

You have a soul. What that means and how that manifests, is up to you. #wisdom #taoism #spirituality

Powerlessness is our essential condition. Almost everything is outside of our control, including the beating of our own hearts. Yet our actions and choices remain within our control and responsibility. As we drift down the river of life, we are defined by the choices we make and the actions that we take. A meditation practice can teach one to bear witness to who and what they truly are, who and what they might become and where they may be going. #wisdom #meditation #spirituality #yoga

Day 301 “Oneness” If I break down the walls, I will be surrounded by the garden. If I break the levee, water will inundate me. Meditation is not to be separated from life. 同一 The task of following Tao is to cease all distinctions between the self and the outside world. It is only a matter of convenience that we label things inside and outside, subjective and objective. Indeed, it is only at elementary stages that we should talk of a Tao to follow. For true enlightenment is the realization not that there is a Tao to follow but that we ourselves are Tao. That understanding comes after a simple breaking down of a wall, a shattering of the mistaken notion that there is something inherent in this life that divides us from Tao. Once the wall is broken, we are inundated by Tao. We are Tao. Do we continue to meditate once we come to this under-standing? We still do, but it is no longer a solitary and isolated activity. It is a part of life, as natural as breathing. When you can bring yourself to the understanding that there is no difference between you and Tao and that there is no difference between meditation and "ordinary" activities, then you are well on your way to being one with Tao.

“It is never too late for any of us to look at our minds. We can always sit down and allow the space for anything to arise. Sometimes we have a shocking experience of ourselves. Sometimes we try to hide. Sometimes we have a surprising experience of ourselves. Often we get carried away. Without judging, without buying into our likes and dislikes, we can always encourage ourselves to just be here again and again and again.” – Pema Chodron #yoga #meditation #spirituality #wisdom

Killers of the Flower Moon is America’s Schindler’s List. It should be required viewing for every #UnitedStates citizen. This country was built on the backs of slaves and the genocide and theft of the indigenous. #history #film #movies

The next time you communicate with anyone, you can put aside your own autobiography and genuinely seek to understand.... Don't push; be patient; be respectful. People don't have to open up verbally before you can empathize. You can empathize all the time with your behavior. You can be discerning, sensitive, and aware, and you can live outside your autobiography. - Stephen R. Covey #wisdom #yoga #spirituality #kindness

On 10/24 at 10 am each year I have a reminder set to display this image on my devices. It brings a smile to my face. Hopefully it does for y’all as well. 🙂 #gandalf #lotr #tolkien

“How do you know you are confronting a classic "hindrance" on your spiritual path? Just ask yourself: am I losing my sense of balance, my sense of priorities, and my sense of what's really important? Am I being carried away by temporary reactions, by destructive emotions? That's what challenges do; they obstruct your insight and prevent you from seeing things as they really are. They stand between you and the calm clear awareness of the enlightened mind.” - Lama Surya Das #buddhism #spirituality #yoga #wisdom