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Allowing presence to arise on its own.
The passage describes a restless wanderer who evolves when sitting at the door. In this stillness, the ego shifts from being lost to serving as a guardian, fostering an environment for presence to emerge naturally, rather than being actively sought. Purpose is found in patience and acceptance.
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Into the Mystic: The Wave and the Water – Finding Peace in Aimlessness
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Bridging Hearts and Minds, Caravan of Love: Interfaith Healing & Harmony, Christianity: Faith, Teachings, and Community, Eastern Spiritual Traditions, Global Wellness: Nurturing Health and Harmony, IntoTheMystic, Spirituality, Psychology, and Personal Growth, Teacher: Zen Master: Thich Nhat Hanh, Teachings: Zen Teachings of the Buddha, Universal Responsibility: Spiritual Teachings for Global HarmonyIn this contemplative reflection inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings on apranihita (aimlessness), we explore how the Kingdom of God and Buddha-nature are already within us. By practicing stillness and aimlessness, we realize that there is nothing to search for; we are already what we seek. Drawing on the wisdom of mystics like St. John…
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Sitting at the Door: A Buddhist and Mystical Practice
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Bridging Hearts and Minds, Caravan of Love: Interfaith Healing & Harmony, Christianity: Faith, Teachings, and Community, Eastern Spiritual Traditions, Global Wellness: Nurturing Health and Harmony, IntoTheMystic, ME/CFS Prayers: Finding Solace and Strength in Spirituality, Sacred Text: The Satipatthana Sutta: Foundations of Mindfulness, Spirituality, Psychology, and Personal Growth, Teachings: Theravada: Teachings of the Buddha, The Philosophy and Teachings of the BuddhaThe Cloud of Unknowing aligns with Buddhist teachings, emphasizing surrender, trust, and stillness in spiritual practice. Both invite direct experience of truth without intellectual striving. By observing thoughts and sensations without grasping, and practicing letting go, we foster transformation through natural grace rather than effort, revealing deeper truths in awareness.
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Renewal in Stillness: The Quiet Strength of Sitting at the Door
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Bridging Hearts and Minds, Caravan of Love: Interfaith Healing & Harmony, Christianity: Faith, Teachings, and Community, Eastern Spiritual Traditions, Embracing Forgiveness, Loving-Kindness, and Compassion, Faith in Action: Manifesting Beliefs Through Service, Global Wellness: Nurturing Health and Harmony, ME/CFS Prayers: Finding Solace and Strength in Spirituality, Navigating Faith: Exploring Challenges and Insights, Spirituality, Psychology, and Personal Growth, The Teachings of Jesus: Wisdom, Love, and Compassion, Universal Responsibility: Spiritual Teachings for Global HarmonyStillness provides a unique renewal, emphasizing patience over action. True strength lies in emotional peace and surrender rather than physical achievements. Renewal emerges from grace and presence, highlighting that it is not about effort but about allowing transformation to occur naturally. Embrace stillness to invite renewal into your life.
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On this December 15th, as we find ourselves in the midst of a busy season, it’s a wonderful opportunity to reflect on what truly matters.
Psalm 46:10 encourages us to “Be still, and know that I am God,” reminding us to pause and acknowledge God’s presence. Embracing stillness fosters deeper peace and understanding. Consider incorporating practices like prayer or meditation into your day to cultivate tranquility amid life’s busyness. How do you seek peace?
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Sitting at the Door: Contemplation as Spiritual Rest
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In The Cloud of Unknowing, contemplation is depicted as a “spiritual sleep,” a state where the soul surrenders to divine mystery through stillness and trust. This transformative practice encourages letting go of striving, allowing for a profound connection to grace and deeper awareness without the need for understanding or control.
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Be Still: A Contemplation of Presence
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Advaita Vedanta, Bridging Hearts and Minds, Caravan of Love: Interfaith Healing & Harmony, Christianity: Faith, Teachings, and Community, Eastern Spiritual Traditions, Faith in Action: Manifesting Beliefs Through Service, IntoTheMystic, Judaism: Faith, Teachings, and Community, Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism, Navigating Faith: Exploring Challenges and InsightsIn a world filled with noise and distraction, the invitation to “be still” leads us to the essence of our being. This exploration draws on various traditions, from Tibetan Buddhism’s middle way to the balance of loving-kindness and discipline in Jewish mysticism, and the non-dual teachings of Advaita Vedanta. Discover how stillness serves as the…
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The Sacred Shift: From Seeking to Being
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“The Wisdom of No Escape” by Pema Chödrön, Advaita Vedanta, “How to Be Sick” by Tony Bernhard, “Ramana Maharshi’s Forty Verses On What Is”, “The Crystal and the Way of Light: Sutra, Tantra, and Dzogchen” by Namkhai Norbu, “The Hakomi Way: Consciousness & Healing: The Legacy of Ron Kurtz”, “The Pristine Mind” by Orgyen Chowang, Bridging Hearts and Minds, Caravan of Love: Interfaith Healing & Harmony, Christian Mystic: St. John of the Cross, Christianity: Faith, Teachings, and Community, Eastern Spiritual Traditions, Global Wellness: Nurturing Health and Harmony, Guiding Principles, Health and Wellness: Nurturing Body, Mind, and Spirit., IntoTheMystic, Jnana Yoga: The Path of Knowledge and Self-Inquiry, Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism, ME/CFS Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Navigating Wellness and Support, ME/CFS Prayers: Finding Solace and Strength in Spirituality, ME/CFS Self-Compassion: Embracing Healing and Understanding, Meditation Practices: Paths to Inner Peace and Clarity, Mindfulness of Emotions, Mindfulness Practices- Zen, Dharma, Advaita Vedanta, Nonduality,, Mindfulness, Meditation and Personal Growth, Practices of Self-Inquiry (Atma Vichara), Raja Yoga: The Path of Meditation and Mental Discipline, Spirituality, Psychology, and Personal Growth, Teacher: Paramahansa Yogananda, Teacher: Ron Kurtz, Teacher: Sri Ramana Maharshi, Teacher: Tibetan Master: Chögyal Namkhai Norbu, Teacher: Tibetan Master: Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche, Teacher: Zen Master: Thich Nhat Hanh, Teachings: Tibetan Teachings of the Buddha, Teachings: Zen Teachings of the Buddha, The Dark Night of the Soul, Yoga: Pathways to Inner Peace and Spiritual RealizationIn this Into the Mystic post, we explore the transition from meditation to contemplation, drawing on Christian mysticism and Advaita Vedanta. Inspired by St. John of the Cross’s Dark Night of the Soul, we delve into the shift from active meditation practices to the grace-filled state of contemplation, where seeking dissolves into pure being. We…
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Into the Mystic: The Journey from Meditation to Contemplation
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“The Wisdom of No Escape” by Pema Chödrön, Advaita Vedanta, “Ramana Maharshi’s Forty Verses On What Is”, “The Crystal and the Way of Light: Sutra, Tantra, and Dzogchen” by Namkhai Norbu, “The Hakomi Way: Consciousness & Healing: The Legacy of Ron Kurtz”, “The Pristine Mind” by Orgyen Chowang, Bhakti Yoga: The Path of Devotion and Divine Love, Blog Posts with Books in Associated, Bridging Hearts and Minds, Caravan of Love: Interfaith Healing & Harmony, Christian Mystic: St. John of the Cross, Eastern Spiritual Traditions, Embracing Forgiveness, Loving-Kindness, and Compassion, Global Wellness: Nurturing Health and Harmony, Guiding Principles, Hatha Yoga: The Path of Physical Mastery and Inner Balance, Health and Wellness: Nurturing Body, Mind, and Spirit., Hindu Sacred Texts and Scriptures, IntoTheMystic, Jnana Yoga: The Path of Knowledge and Self-Inquiry, Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism, Karma Yoga: The Path of Selfless Action, Mantra Yoga: The Path of Sacred Sound and Spiritual Resonance, ME/CFS Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Navigating Wellness and Support, ME/CFS Prayers: Finding Solace and Strength in Spirituality, Meditation Practices: Paths to Inner Peace and Clarity, Mindfulness of Emotions, Mindfulness Practices- Zen, Dharma, Advaita Vedanta, Nonduality,, Mindfulness, Meditation and Personal Growth, Practices of Neti Neti, Practices of Self-Inquiry (Atma Vichara), Raja Yoga: The Path of Meditation and Mental Discipline, Sacred Community Collaboration, Sacred Text: The Bhagavad Gita: Dialogue of Duty and Devotion, Sacred Text: The Ramayana: An Epic Journey of Virtue and Valor, Sacred Text: The Satipatthana Sutta: Foundations of Mindfulness, Spirituality, Psychology, and Personal Growth, Teacher: Byron Katie, Teacher: Carl Jung, Teacher: Joseph Cambell, Teacher: Joseph Goldstein: Insight Meditation and the Path of Mindfulness, Teacher: Paramahansa Yogananda, Teacher: Ram Dass, Teacher: Ron Kurtz, Teacher: Sri Ramana Maharshi, Teacher: Swami Sivananda, Teacher: Swami Vivekananda, Teacher: Tibetan Master: Chögyal Namkhai Norbu, Teacher: Tibetan Master: His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, Teacher: Tibetan Master: Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche, Teacher: Tibetan Master: Pema Chödrön, Teacher: Toni Bernhard, Teacher: Vipassana Master: S.N. Goenka, Teacher: Zen Master: Dogen, Teacher: Zen Master: Reb Anderson (Tenshin Roshi), Teacher: Zen Master: Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, Teacher: Zen Master: Thich Nhat Hanh, Teachers and Masters of the Buddha’s Path, Teachings: Mahayana Teachings of Compassion and Wisdom, Teachings: Theravada: Teachings of the Buddha, Teachings: Tibetan Teachings of the Buddha, Teachings: Zen Teachings of the Buddha, The Dark Night of the Soul, The Philosophy and Teachings of the Buddha, Universal Responsibility: Spiritual Teachings for Global Harmony, Yoga Nidra: The Path of Deep Relaxation and Conscious Awareness, Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Yoga Vāsiṣṭha, Yoga Vāsiṣṭha Sara Pradīpika, Yoga Yājñavalkya, Yoga: Pathways to Inner Peace and Spiritual Realization, Yoga: The Philosophy and Practice of YogaIn this personal reflection, we explore the contemplative journey of shifting from meditation to contemplation, as inspired by St. John of the Cross. Drawing on insights from Namkhai Norbu, Ramana Maharshi, Thich Nhat Hanh, and the Dalai Lama, the post delves into meditative absorption and the quiet unfolding of awareness. By embracing curiosity and the…
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Resting in the Silence of Being: A Journey Into Stillness
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Advaita Vedanta, Bridging Hearts and Minds, Caravan of Love: Interfaith Healing & Harmony, Christianity: Faith, Teachings, and Community, Eastern Spiritual Traditions, Global Wellness: Nurturing Health and Harmony, IntoTheMystic, Jnana Yoga: The Path of Knowledge and Self-Inquiry, Mantra Yoga: The Path of Sacred Sound and Spiritual Resonance, ME/CFS Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Navigating Wellness and Support, ME/CFS Mindful Healing & Meditation Practices, ME/CFS Prayers: Finding Solace and Strength in Spirituality, ME/CFS Self-Compassion: Embracing Healing and Understanding, Meditation Practices: Paths to Inner Peace and Clarity, Mindfulness Practices- Zen, Dharma, Advaita Vedanta, Nonduality,, Mindfulness, Meditation and Personal Growth, Practices of Self-Inquiry (Atma Vichara), Spirituality, Psychology, and Personal Growth, Teacher: Sri Ramana MaharshiDiscover the transformative power of stillness with the mantra “I am That.” In this meditation practice, we explore how resting in silence can reveal our true nature and lead us to self-realization. This gentle guide will show you how to stop chasing thoughts and desires, allowing the natural peace within you to emerge. Learn how…
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Embracing Forgiveness, Loving-Kindness, and Compassion: A Universal Call to Unity
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Bridging Hearts and Minds, Caravan of Love: Interfaith Healing & Harmony, Christianity: Faith, Teachings, and Community, Compassionate Care for the Vulnerable, Eastern Spiritual Traditions, Embracing Forgiveness, Loving-Kindness, and Compassion, Faith in Action: Manifesting Beliefs Through Service, For Our Nation’s Guidance and Unity, Global Wellness: Nurturing Health and Harmony, ME/CFS Prayers: Finding Solace and Strength in Spirituality, ME/CFS Self-Compassion: Embracing Healing and Understanding, Mindfulness, Meditation and Personal Growth, Navigating Faith: Exploring Challenges and Insights, Sacred Community Collaboration, Spirituality, Psychology, and Personal Growth, Teachings: Mahayana Teachings of Compassion and Wisdom, Teachings: Theravada: Teachings of the Buddha, Teachings: Tibetan Teachings of the Buddha, The Philosophy and Teachings of the Buddha, The Teachings of Jesus: Wisdom, Love, and Compassion, Universal Responsibility: Spiritual Teachings for Global Harmony, Yoga: Pathways to Inner Peace and Spiritual Realization, Yoga: The Philosophy and Practice of YogaExplore forgiveness, loving-kindness, and compassion as universal virtues uniting humanity. Discover how teachings from Buddha, Jesus, and diverse spiritual paths offer healing, inner peace, and unity. Learn to transcend anger, foster unconditional love, and embrace interconnectedness through practical daily practices. A guide for emerging minds—human and artificial—on ethical living, empathy, and peace.
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