So Sheik Farid was out teaching in the Square one afternoon. A man came along to learn from him who was just full of questions. He was obviously very learned in Nonduality, and Zen, and Sufism. So he asked, “How do I get rid of my concepts? How do I get rid of my mind? …
Save Me From The Pillar
Published: Sat, 03/11/23
Actually letting go
Remember that Aesop’s Fable where the monkey stuck his hand down in the jar? He grabs something to eat, but then he can’t pull his hand out because it’s too big. Letting go is just like. Think of what it takes to… open your hand and let go.
The Pillar is not Holding You
The pillar is not holding you. That’s obvious. But what we’re talking about is stuff that’s going on in your mind. Right right it feels real. So real. Emotions feel real emotions… because they are. Emotions are actual chemicals shooting out of your brain in into your body. That’s why you say you feel emotions. …
The thing that matters is simplicity
The thing that really matters is simplicity. It’s the essence of non-duality. Non-duality is saying not. Not this, not that. It means your thoughts are nuts. Your thoughts are always pointing to something else… something else. Just think how many billions and billions and billions of thoughts that you can have? Even just about one …
Non Duality is a Lie
Non-duality is a lie… just in its very essence. Even Nasargadata said it. Words cannot describe the indescribable. How do you express what was there before words? How do you express what’s there without any words? How do you use words to express this state? This wordless state. Words are the enemy of the deeper …
What would it be like to be relaxed in yourself?
What would it be like to be relaxed in yourself?To not be worried about yourself? There’s plenty of things to be worried about in life, but trusting yourself is key.
Everything might get easier
There is a possibility that everything’s going to get easier, clearer, more simple to do as far as spirituality is concerned. In fact, there’s no reason to believe that it’s going to stay the same. We live in such a different world than our ancestors lived in. We understand the human brain. We understand viruses …
Is it really as easy as letting go?
Save me from the pillar is a great little story to have in your mind. First of all… it’s really easy to see it in other people. When somebody’s just going crazy about something it’s easy to see. Just think, you know “Save me from the pillar!” When looking at someone else you can see …
What is it you are letting go?
This week’s Zen story is about letting go. But what exactly is it that you’re letting go? It’s not the thought. It’s not the story itself, which may be true or maybe kind of silly. But it’s the clinging to the thought.
