Encephalon Posted February 10, 2010 RESOLUTION Footsteps in the sand Quickly washed away: The seashore mind. Going to the beach means walking in fresh air, listening to the sound of waves, feeling the grit of sand beneath our feet. The narrow ribbon between land and ocean is a perfect place to understand the mind of wisdom. Just as there is a dynamic balance between sand and water, so too is there a dynamic equilibrium between the quiescent and active sides of our minds. Just as the sand is constantly being washed, so too should we keep our minds free of lingering impressions. We often let thoughts, regrets, doubts from past activities carry over into the present. This leads us to conflict. Instead of allowing this to happen, we should act without leaving consequences. This requires great thoroughness. Such completeness is challenging, but to succeed is to live perfectly. By resolving the problems of each day to our utmost satisfaction, we attain the sublime purity of a beach constantly washed by waves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ya Mu Posted February 10, 2010 RESOLUTION Footsteps in the sand Quickly washed away: The seashore mind. Going to the beach means walking in fresh air, listening to the sound of waves, feeling the grit of sand beneath our feet. The narrow ribbon between land and ocean is a perfect place to understand the mind of wisdom. Just as there is a dynamic balance between sand and water, so too is there a dynamic equilibrium between the quiescent and active sides of our minds. Just as the sand is constantly being washed, so too should we keep our minds free of lingering impressions. We often let thoughts, regrets, doubts from past activities carry over into the present. This leads us to conflict. Instead of allowing this to happen, we should act without leaving consequences. This requires great thoroughness. Such completeness is challenging, but to succeed is to live perfectly. By resolving the problems of each day to our utmost satisfaction, we attain the sublime purity of a beach constantly washed by waves. Good. Sometimes it is a simple matter of the way we approach things. I remember having a great epiphany while taking out the garbage. I was "put out" that day having to do this. But then I changed perspective, it is not having to do this but I GET TO do this, how freakin awesome! Now I have such a great time taking out the garbage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baguakid Posted February 10, 2010 Good. Sometimes it is a simple matter of the way we approach things. I remember having a great epiphany while taking out the garbage. I was "put out" that day having to do this. But then I changed perspective, it is not having to do this but I GET TO do this, how freakin awesome! Now I have such a great time taking out the garbage. Yes, yes.... That's what my wife keeps telling me LOL <smile> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted February 10, 2010 Hehehe. Take out your garbage, guys. Going to the beach didn't help much cleaning away my past. I had to use a pressure washer! Peace & Love! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
