Thoughts Are Just Thoughts

1/15/2022

Every thought arises in mind. Mind is the birthplace of all kinds thoughts and emotions - good, ugly and bad. If I get attached to them and get stuck with them they occupy my clear and empty space. In other words I become possessed by my thoughts and emotions.

Thoughts and emotions are ephemeral. They come and go unless I hold on to them adding more and more Karmik patterns and I get bound by such patterns. If I do not hold on to them they will be eventually dissolve. My mind will have emptiness like a clear sky with no clouds. In the empty and clear sky of mind, unconditional love and compassion naturally arise giving birth to joy, peace and fulfillment. It takes time to wake up depending how long I have been sleeping.

Practicing awareness has helped me not to go back to sleep but to remain awake. Practicing mindfulness in everyday life keeps me awake and free from the grip of craving and grasping. Candid reflections on getting stuck with self-created bondage helps me make wholesome decisions. This is the way I relate to what Dilgo Khyentse Rinpocha writes about thoughts, Thoughts Are No Thoughts.

Namaste!

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Therese M Griffin link

1/15/2022 02:46:43 pm

The Past, Present, Future
I too, can become possessed by my thoughts and emotions. How do I stay out of the emotions in others? In the past several months, an associate called screaming at me during his voicemail message. I didn't answer the call because I didn't recognize his cell number. I immediately returned his call after reflective listening to his intent while centering my spiritual needs. I repeated the words, Be Still Know that I AM God.

He continued verbally abusive to attack me, our pastor, and friends. During my aging of wisdom at age 75 years, I kept repeating gently, "I'm hearing you." I would pause, "I understand that you're upset with my previous email. That wasn't my intention. I wrote it to several group members." I wasn't the only person who knew the hot topic information.

He started to calm down. He was firmed that I was out of line sending the email. Interesting he and I are equals on several teams. Afterward, I reread the email and didn't see any misjudging about him or anyone.

A few days later, I walked up to say, "I wasn't the first person that shared this with our group." He responded with a slight smirk, "I know that!" Several weeks later, he continued to attack others with no witnesses.

Our leader stated, "I'm sorry that he attacked you." I felt it was better to receive the kick because I have reflective listening skills. Some of the other men/women members might have taken on guilt and shame from the remarks. Not my Circus, Not my Monkeys.

Mindfulness

Thoughts Are Just Thoughts

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