Comments on: Projecting, Reacting, Reflecting, Oh My!

By: Jerry

Jerry — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:21:50 +0000

Nice summary of the pitfalls of the ego. That darn ego is a tough nut to crack. I liken it to carving a sculpture out of stone, chip away at it a little bit at a time and one day you will have a beautiful thing to behold.

By: brick moon « jam young

brick moon « jam young — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:59:22 +0000

[...] March 24, 2008 simply by being, we grow. I posted this comment bellow on this linkÂ how to grow if we are making things to get attention (this article included). we all have our way [...]

By: Wade

Wade — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:37:23 +0000

@Paul, I’ve worked with that text, and also that of a few others, including Dogen. It was only when living in the actual that it clicked for me – Coming to Reality with Dishes

@Evan, thank you, your comments are always appreciated.

@Greg, I think chatting with you, and a few other mates had a big part in forming this post. Glad you could see some of the twisted parallels there Thank you for your help, challenging, and pointing towards that which is beyond.

@Brian, To see is the first step. When you see them happening, you have the power, to slowly, change your habits. Keep at it!

@Karl, Interesting that you find a reason to enjoy the moment. Seems to be a bit layered to me. The moment is, and is all that can be. It exists beyond you and/or me, it exists beyond any concept idea or reason for it’s existence. Be, Simply Be, I would say. Regardless of that, great to see you working on acceptance. None of this work is easy, but it is always rewarding, coming home.

@Liara, It’s all good! A very aussie saying Like “No Worries”. Funny how two really common sayings contain such deep truths behind them. A friend of mine got some Enso’s done in Japan with some calligraphy down the side. Him being Irish, he loved the irony of the Aussie “No Worries”. He converted it to Japanese, Buji, and now “I see it”.

May all beings be happy.

Gassho,

Wade

By: Liara Covert

Liara Covert — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:40:33 +0000

I like the theme here. Another way to recognize value in change is not to resist when the universe is pulling you away from the things you associate with ego. Whatever is happening is taking you somewhere. You can fight it, struggle, resist or accept it on some level and choose to grow. Human beings are accustomed to get their own way. Life experiences humble you when they teach you how you didn’t know what you wanted in the first place. Its all good!

By: Karl Staib - Your Work Happiness Matters

Karl Staib - Your Work Happiness Matters — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:12:14 +0000

Acceptance has been one of my hardest obstacles, but one of my favorite. Teaching myself to accept the present moment by relaxing and finding a reason to enjoy the moment has given me more joy than any other accomplishment I’ve ever had. Thanks for the reminder.

By: Brian

Brian — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:36:51 +0000

Thank you Wade- over time I hope not projecting, reflecting negatively, and reacting become more instinctual for me. Until then, I will focus on them today. Thanks again for the help.

By: Greg

Greg — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:33:26 +0000

Good stuff Wade—- I’m seeing lots of parallels between what you are saying here and my own actions—- especially that part about reacting, pride does tend to be a particularly powerful emotion—what a false thing too.

Thanks for continuing to point towards “reality”

By: Evan

Evan — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:41:58 +0000

A beautiful post Wade. Thanks.

By: Paul Maurice Martin

Paul Maurice Martin — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:20:57 +0000

Thich Nhat Hanh also uses dishwashing as an example of practicing mindfulness in his book The Miracle of Mindfulness.