tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166459572149699816.post1163492450167627315..comments2024-03-24T23:13:15.572-07:00Comments on Mind Deep: Lightening the LoadMarguerite Manteau-Raohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17956537059369707663noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166459572149699816.post-41413922263875925482011-04-16T23:16:51.730-07:002011-04-16T23:16:51.730-07:00David, yes, agree with you that loving kindness pr...David, yes, agree with you that loving kindness practice, as well as compassion for the other's own hurts and human-ness are very good medicines. Those two, along with awareness of self-inflicted pain from carrying on unwholesome, foolish thoughts. <br /><br />'I keep telling myself, [this person] is my teacher'. Great opportunity for growth lies in this difficult situation.Marguerite Manteau-Raohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17956537059369707663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166459572149699816.post-37190654315715680942011-04-16T23:12:00.932-07:002011-04-16T23:12:00.932-07:00Carole (zendot), I agree with you that the load is...Carole (zendot), I agree with you that the load is easier to let go some times more than others. Small load, big load . . . In my case, right now, more on the heavy side, and quite sticky :) and an incredible opportunity to practice. The suffering makes it easier to stay mindful. No other way out really but through practice.Marguerite Manteau-Raohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17956537059369707663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166459572149699816.post-26325175358184038242011-04-16T23:07:50.666-07:002011-04-16T23:07:50.666-07:00Bookbird, yes, dropping the storyline . . . not a ...Bookbird, yes, dropping the storyline . . . not a small thing isn't it? and of course, all this tied to some sort of rigid idea of 'I' :)<br /><br />Practicing mindfulness, patience, wisdom, loving kindness, . . .Marguerite Manteau-Raohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17956537059369707663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166459572149699816.post-3179330721777850462011-04-16T23:00:40.393-07:002011-04-16T23:00:40.393-07:00If it's hurt and resentment coming from an ind...If it's hurt and resentment coming from an individual, consciously forgiving and cherishing the person seems to help. Other times, embracing the present helps. And a few tears aren't always a bad thing.David Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18339979176989832285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166459572149699816.post-68587998411672722202011-04-16T20:31:34.806-07:002011-04-16T20:31:34.806-07:00It's a good question and I think the answer is...It's a good question and I think the answer is it depends on the specific circumstance for me. Some things are easier to put down than others! Sometimes I have to just let it keep coming up until it goes away on it's own time lines. Other times reminding myself that it's not that big a deal will work. Other times being present with the body will work.<br /><br />Seems I am a living breathing experiment in the Dharma. Thanks for making me consider this question!ZenDotStudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06051368546505731081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166459572149699816.post-42220534056558207152011-04-16T18:55:44.490-07:002011-04-16T18:55:44.490-07:00i still don't know! I try and give the thought...i still don't know! I try and give the thoughts space in my mind, not let it dominate my narratives. I guess I also say to myself "drop the storyline - what is the feeling"... but yes I am still learning.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04122762432900082546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166459572149699816.post-78363867334454516162011-04-16T13:12:22.808-07:002011-04-16T13:12:22.808-07:00I have heard of it but not read it yet, going to c...I have heard of it but not read it yet, going to check it out.BK Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05356812313987608544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166459572149699816.post-28907742588036925992011-04-16T12:50:09.155-07:002011-04-16T12:50:09.155-07:00BD, thank you! Have your read Rick Hanson's bo...BD, thank you! Have your read Rick Hanson's book, Buddha's Brain? Great read, particularly his take on negativity bias.Marguerite Manteau-Raohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17956537059369707663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166459572149699816.post-35080014500515898192011-04-16T12:49:19.058-07:002011-04-16T12:49:19.058-07:00WasOnce, observing sensations, thoughts, emotions,...WasOnce, observing sensations, thoughts, emotions, the whole bag of hindrances spurred by this particular situation. I find dwelling in spirit of investigation very useful here.Marguerite Manteau-Raohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17956537059369707663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166459572149699816.post-43503015835358878062011-04-16T12:48:05.850-07:002011-04-16T12:48:05.850-07:00dreaminginthedeepsouth, yes, practice, and life pr...dreaminginthedeepsouth, yes, practice, and life presents many opportunities as right now for me . . .Marguerite Manteau-Raohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17956537059369707663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166459572149699816.post-13082225912269198752011-04-16T12:27:37.333-07:002011-04-16T12:27:37.333-07:00This post of mine is kind of in the same vain.
htt...This post of mine is kind of in the same vain.<br />http://searching4satori-bd.blogspot.com/2011/04/dealing-with-negativity.html<br />Thank you for reminding me of that story, need to keep that in the forefront.BK Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05356812313987608544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166459572149699816.post-65143325416630693752011-04-16T11:17:58.924-07:002011-04-16T11:17:58.924-07:00Observing sensations to find out what prompted thi...Observing sensations to find out what prompted this feeling.Was Oncehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15787588883235992471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166459572149699816.post-57802107048181737332011-04-16T10:27:27.177-07:002011-04-16T10:27:27.177-07:00The only way to gain the ability to do this is to ...The only way to gain the ability to do this is to practice doing it. A lot.dreaminginthedeepsouthhttp://allchannels.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com