Calming the Restless Mind
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Brenda Shoshanna
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Published on 02/19/2010
All times of loneliness, confusion and restlessness come for a powerful reason—so we can stop our usual way of being in order to discover where true strength, connection and understanding lay These difficult times are actually a gift, removing us from preoccupation with that which is not important and causing us to embark upon a journey into what is truly meaningful and healing in our lives
All times of loneliness, confusion and restlessness come for a powerful reason—so we can stop our usual way of being in order to discover where true strength, connection and understanding lay. These difficult times are actually a gift, removing us from preoccupation with that which is not important and causing us to embark upon a journey into what is truly meaningful and healing in our lives.
A powerful way to dissolve restlessness is to turn to that which is greater than yourself, to open your heart and ask or pray for guidance and direction. By doing so, we let go of our reliance only upon our rational mind.
Another way of calming the restless mind is to stop your endless round of activities and simply sit down. You do not ask for help. You simply sit, back straight, legs crossed, eyes down. You do not speak, reach out, touch, or listen to the troubles of others. Certainly, you do not offer consolation or turn to others for support. In fact, what you thought of as support is taken away. If someone doing this with you, is having trouble, experiencing sorrow or pain, you do not interfere. Their experience is precious and they are now being given the opportunity to face it fully. The support you offer is silent and profound, just sitting strongly besides them, facing your own experience, and not moving.
As you engage in this practice, you discover that there is nothing you need to lean on.. Everything you need is right here, within. Just as you are, you are complete and whole. The only problem is you do not realize it, your life and mind are so cluttered, you are so attached to that which has no value and constantly seeking more.
This practice focuses the mind and heart, allows you to gather your scattered energy and be in touch with your essential self. .As you practice daily, your life becomes rooted in its original source. Gradually, your perceptions of life alter and you become able to live a life of balance, simplicity, sincerity and truth.
Usually, when most of us want to see beauty in a room, we bring in fancy paintings, furniture, precious objects. In this practice, when you want to see beauty in a room, you take everything out, one thing after another. Then when the room is empty, you can see its original nature. Its beauty shines by itself.In this practice you do the same. You take everything out of your life that causes clutter, static, confusion, greed. You take out plush furniture and people to lean on. As you do this, you naturally find your own inner balance and strength.
Usually, we live our lives in the opposite manner, seeking strength, comfort, support, from everything and everyone. But the more we search, cling and hunger, the worse our suffering becomes. Soon we are a slave, easily manipulated by those people and things that offer temporary salves and cures. This practice teaches not to lean, not to weaken yourself and others this way. Instead we simply cut the dependent mind. Once we do so, we naturally stop tossing and turning, stop clinging to others, and turn instead to the very source of healing and well being within.
Discover the paths to optimal living in award winning book, Jewish Dharma (A Guide to the Practice of Judaism and Zen), www.jewishdharma.com, by Dr. Brenda Shoshanna. Psychologist, and speaker offers programs on becoming all you are meant to be and developing authentic peace of mind. www.drshoshanna.com, topspeaker@yahoo.com
A powerful way to dissolve restlessness is to turn to that which is greater than yourself, to open your heart and ask or pray for guidance and direction. By doing so, we let go of our reliance only upon our rational mind.
Another way of calming the restless mind is to stop your endless round of activities and simply sit down. You do not ask for help. You simply sit, back straight, legs crossed, eyes down. You do not speak, reach out, touch, or listen to the troubles of others. Certainly, you do not offer consolation or turn to others for support. In fact, what you thought of as support is taken away. If someone doing this with you, is having trouble, experiencing sorrow or pain, you do not interfere. Their experience is precious and they are now being given the opportunity to face it fully. The support you offer is silent and profound, just sitting strongly besides them, facing your own experience, and not moving.
As you engage in this practice, you discover that there is nothing you need to lean on.. Everything you need is right here, within. Just as you are, you are complete and whole. The only problem is you do not realize it, your life and mind are so cluttered, you are so attached to that which has no value and constantly seeking more.
This practice focuses the mind and heart, allows you to gather your scattered energy and be in touch with your essential self. .As you practice daily, your life becomes rooted in its original source. Gradually, your perceptions of life alter and you become able to live a life of balance, simplicity, sincerity and truth.
Usually, when most of us want to see beauty in a room, we bring in fancy paintings, furniture, precious objects. In this practice, when you want to see beauty in a room, you take everything out, one thing after another. Then when the room is empty, you can see its original nature. Its beauty shines by itself.In this practice you do the same. You take everything out of your life that causes clutter, static, confusion, greed. You take out plush furniture and people to lean on. As you do this, you naturally find your own inner balance and strength.
Usually, we live our lives in the opposite manner, seeking strength, comfort, support, from everything and everyone. But the more we search, cling and hunger, the worse our suffering becomes. Soon we are a slave, easily manipulated by those people and things that offer temporary salves and cures. This practice teaches not to lean, not to weaken yourself and others this way. Instead we simply cut the dependent mind. Once we do so, we naturally stop tossing and turning, stop clinging to others, and turn instead to the very source of healing and well being within.
Discover the paths to optimal living in award winning book, Jewish Dharma (A Guide to the Practice of Judaism and Zen), www.jewishdharma.com, by Dr. Brenda Shoshanna. Psychologist, and speaker offers programs on becoming all you are meant to be and developing authentic peace of mind. www.drshoshanna.com, topspeaker@yahoo.com