Striving....
"Inherent in the impulse
to be free, is insecurity. The impulse to be free comes from outside of the
mind, and because of this, it makes the mind feel very insecure. Most spiritual
seekers move away from this insecurity by seeking and striving for a distant
spiritual goal. That’s how they avoid feeling insecure." Adyashanti, “The Impact of Awakening”
I am finding this to be true
for myself. I have a need for my practice be very structured and
controlled, and yet, in essence, that plays right into my ego's
need to be in charge, be in control and feel more secure. I am actually better off when I "go with the flow" and try to just
remember to be present to the moment. It is THEN that I find the small quiet
Voice that whispers with joy and happiness. When I am relaxed and playful, I am
most likely to be aware of the Presence in and through all things. It is when
"I" am trying to be good, be right, make progress on the path, that my ego
gets in the way and it is nearly impossible to re-member who I truly am.
1 Comments:
Well said. Going with the flow means living in the present, so our egos have less influence.
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