noticing our place

When we sit in silence, we notice our 'place'. In the face of Silence our plans, hopes, and disappointments come and go like wispy clouds on a clear sky. If our plans, hopes, and disappointments are only passing thoughts, who are we?

This is the ultimate question. Meditation leads us to the answer.

Here's a hint:

He is the First and the Last , the Outward and the Inward. He has knowledge of all things. ( Quran, 57:3)

bob

meditation -> gratitude

Here's a thanksgiving thought or two. I've heard it said that we we don't need more to be thankful for; we just need to be more thankful.

Meditation leads us ultimately to gratitude whose bedfellow is Peace.

[Quran 16:18] And if you should count the favors of Allah , you could not enumerate them. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.

Happy Thanksgiving

bob

repeating the past

Expecting any specific result from our practice periods always requires the past to be repeated in some way .

To find that which is always fresh … empty yourself.

bob

noticing the Vastness

When we meditate we notice that many things (thoughts, feelings, body sensations, noises, etc.) pass in front of our awareness. That we are aware of all these 'things' is a clear pointer to our essential vastness.

Surrender to the Mystery now … clinging only appears to delay the inevitable victory of the Vastness.

bob

regular practice

Meditation is like de-cluttering or cleaning a home. To keep ones mind free of useless clutter requires daily practice. It is truly amazing how much can accumulate (in both homes and minds) if we don't keep at it.

establish a regular practice,

bob