For the past 4 or 5 days my mind has been in absolute shambles as is evidenced by the veritable mental and emotional storms to which I bear witness each time I sit to meditate. It’s interesting to see how I can slip from knowing what is truly important in life in one moment to being completely ensnared by the fears and trepidation of my mundane existence. But, even as I write this, I realize that these are not two completely separate and mutually exclusive domains (and I don’t mean that in the Zen “samsara is nirvana” way) and perhaps a small part off the suffering I feel over it is because I want to push away all of the complications of the lay life to focus on the Dhamma. But that really begs the question: If not here and now then where is the Dhamma to be found?
So, I’ll guess again and offer up the thought that perhaps by bringing Right View and Right Mindfulness to the present I can begin to understand the suffering and create the causes for my escape. Thank you for reading and may we all look after ourselves with ease!
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Cattāri Brahmavihārā 
I was once told by a Venerable master; someday it’s just easier to let the monkey mind enjoy the banana. It took me a few years to realize he meant accept things, and move on.
By: keiththegreen on 03/25/2013
at 3:13 pm