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CONTINUE... our feeling is not separate from us or caused merely by something outside us; our feeling is us, and for the moment we are that feeling. We are neither drowned in nor terrorized by the feeling, nor do we reject it. If we face our unpleasant feelings with care, affection, and nonviolence, we can transform them into the kind of energy that is healthy

Instead of chasing the unpleasant feeling away, observe and identifying it
silently: “Breathing in, I know there is an unpleasant feeling in
me. Breathing out, I know there is an unpleasant feeling in me.” Calling a
feeling by its name, such as “anger,” “sorrow,” “joy,” or “happiness,” helps us
identify it clearly and recognize it more deeply. CONTINUE

Hope can make some hardship lighter. However, then, as we cling to our hope in the future, we do not focus our energies and capabilities on the present moment. Hope is for the future. It cannot help us
discover joy, peace, or enlightenment in the present moment. Hope can create an obstacle for you, and if you dwell in the energy of
hope, you will not bring yourself back entirely into the present moment.

Section - Breathing and Scything (paused today)

walking not in order to arrive, but just to walk. The purpose is to be in the present moment and, aware of our breathing and our walking, to enjoy each step.

"each minute, each second of life is a miracle"

...the rite of the Eucharist is a wonderful practice of mindfulness. In a drastic way, Jesus tried to wake up his disciples. (Interesting interpretation!)

The most stable posture for meditation is sitting cross-legged on a cushion... The half-lotus and full-lotus - excellent for establishing stability of body and mind. .. your back to be straight, keep your eyes half closed, and fold your hands comfortably on your lap. Your legs begin to hurt during - adjust your position. Slowly attentively and while breathing.

... I closed the windows and sat by the fire, protected from the damp, cold wind. Our senses are our windows to the world, and sometimes the wind blows through them and disturbs everything within us. Some of us leave our windows open all the time, allowing the sights and sounds of the world to invade us, penetrate us, and expose our sad, troubled selves.