...and The journey is home. This quote tells it all, where ever you are, you are at home. That is what mindfulness is, the message of Zen Buddhism, only this and nothing more. Sounds too simple? It does, I think anyway, because I know that it is not so easy just to stay in existence, where you are just now and .... Do what? Consider what you see if you see it through different glasses, glasses that do not stain the surroundings, not larger or smaller, but also shows just what can be seen.
It is not as easy in real life as it seems when you read the text, specially if you feel bad. And sometimes you are feeling bad and at that particular moment, it does not help thinking like that. But in the long run, it can be, and it is helpful.
I will continue to refer to a lot of books and, if necessary, I have all the references.
Now a little exercise;
Imagine that you are walking along a familiar street. ... You see someone you know on the street ... You smile and wave ... The other one does not respond ... he seems not to notice you ... he just goes, passing you without showing any signs to recognize you.
* What emotions are brought within you?
* What thoughts or images are passing through your mind?
Think about this for a while and give me an answer.
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