A silent meditation for today………
You don’t need to stop all of your thinking, but you can slip into a space that is deeper than the thinking and simply be the observer of the thinking…
In this place you will find that you’re unattached – this doesn’t mean that you are separate from everything, but that nothing owns you, not even your own emotions own you in this space…
In this space you will come to understand that not only are you a part of this Universe, but the whole Universe exists in you…
“Of course, you can’t force your mind to be silent. That would be like trying to smooth ripples in water with a flatiron. Water becomes clear and calm only when left alone.” – Alan Watts
“This is what Zen means by being detached—not being without emotion or feeling, but being one in whom feeling is not sticky or blocked, and through whom the experiences of the world pass like the reflections of birds flying over water.” – Alan Watts
“Through our eyes, the universe is perceiving itself. Through our ears, the universe is listening to its harmonies. We are the witnesses through which the universe becomes conscious of its glory, of its magnificence.” – Alan Watts
“You are the universe experiencing itself.” – Alan Watts
The practice of meditation is a state of mindful observation, allowing us to witness our thoughts without becoming entangled in them. As this observer we cultivate a sense of equanimity, where we are neither overwhelmed by joy nor consumed by sorrow. We become receptive to the ebb and flow of life, embracing both pleasure and pain with equanimity.
And as the observer we come to the understanding that we are not merely isolated beings, but we are participating in consciousness itself as integral parts of the vast cosmic tapestry. Through the lens of our consciousness, the universe perceives itself. Our senses become the instruments through which the cosmos experiences its own beauty and grandeur.
Embrace this grand tapestry that you are a part of:
- Observe, don’t judge: Gently observe your thoughts and emotions without labelling them as good or bad.
- Embrace silence: Spend time in quiet contemplation, allowing your mind to rest.
- Connect with nature: Immerse yourself in the natural world to experience the interconnectedness of all things.
- Practice gratitude: Cultivate a sense of appreciation for the blessings in your life.
By tuning into the silence within we get to experience not just our own sense of consciousness, we surrender to consciousness itself. Thus we become open vessels for the vast intelligence of the universe to be expressed through.
Have a peaceful Sunday peeps!
– pierre –
Today’s LIVE meditation is: Finding silence.