Ambition
April 10, 2007
Hello sitters.
Sorry for my extended silence. Graduate school, full time work and life have crowded out any energy or inspiration for blogging. Fortunately, life has again returned to a nice stroll.
My sits keep sitting although my brain has been bubbling with ambition and dreams. I responded by tightening my practice by closing my eyes (the Shambhala tradition meditates with eyes open) and strictly following my breath. I am amazed at the mental storms that can happen in meditation. So much noise and agitation arise every so often. I suppose this is karma rising up for me to release.
Very inspiring, Derrick.
I have a tendency not to sit when things go bad. Probably not wanting to face things. It’s “easier” to wallow or be angry. And let’s face it, it is hard to sit when things are not at their best. Of course those are the times when we probably need to sit the most.
I applaud your solution of changing up your technique to help get through whatever life is throwing at you (or you are throwing at yourself). Hopefully I can employ a similar strategy the next time things aren’t going my way.
Thanks for the post!
keep sitting I’m proud of you guys