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November 19, 2005
A Running Monk
I fantasize that I’ll get to a place in my life where I feel I have time for the things that are most important. The key is feeling like one has the time. What an odd thing – our feelings are so often totally out of whack. This week I felt I was going to be late for one of my many flight, but I really had plenty of time. What good were all those feelings of anxiety?
So then I wonder what it would feel like to actually have all the time I wanted to do all the things I wanted. I’ve been in situations that approximated having a lot of time. It didn’t feel all that good.
I’ve imagined that Buddhist monks must feel a lot less worry than I do. Their practice drives them deeply into the present – and I can only think this is a very peaceful place to be. You’ll understand my surprise then at seeing a Buddhist monk running through the airport Monday with a very worried look on his face. There was nothing serene about his composure.
I’ve been thinking about that monk a lot since Monday. I was really encouraged by his presence at the airport, stressed out like the rest of us. I felt like we were on the same journey. Having a companion like that makes coping with my feelings seem more manageable for some reason.
Posted by pgutwin at November 19, 2005 9:52 PM
Comments
Hi,Don't worry Hi,Don't worry about clearing the mind colepltemy. Meditation is like watching clouds pass across a sky. The clouds just simply pass in front of your eyes and you don't turn your head to follow them across the sky. The same happens with meditation when you have thoughts (e.g.I'd like to eat..) allow them pass and don't follow them (e.g.what could I eat, where could I eat, with whom etc ). If that happens that is fine, just come back to your breath or meditation object.Hope this helps,P
Posted by: Luis at January 2, 2013 12:19 PM