I recently was trying to explain my thoughts to a friend in audio clips regarding preparing for a future of potentially ending up alone rather than with a partner and how one should spiritually approach sitting with oneself. I thought the audio clip was me at my best in terms of pulling together a variety of ideas from different sources and tying them together into something meaningful, so I wanted to share. It’s about 9 minutes long, so only jump in if you’re interested.
Philosophy Riffing | Valuing Yourself and Sitting with Being Alone
15 Aug 2021 Leave a comment
in Buddhism, Philosophy, Spiritual Path Tags: Acceptance, Alone, Ancient Philosophy, Anxiety, Foucault, Meditation, Pierre Hadot, Self, Zen
Anxiety & Peace
29 Feb 2016 6 Comments
in Buddhism, Ego, Peace, Poetry Tags: "I", Anxiety, Compassion, Just Sitting, Proper Insight, Samsara, Whatever arises, Wisdom
Anxiety
The world – a threat
So many things to do!
So many things that are wrong!
So many dangers that could befall!
Everything must be changed
-Safer, more orderly-
Because “I” am shaken
Is peace truly
A shelter of ego?
An idealized scenario?
Don’t you know–
Everything changes?
Recovery
Finding joy in existence
Whatever arises
Letting go of ego and planning
Just sitting with
And welcoming
–No fear, rather faith–
Compassion & wisdom
Peace is not something to gain
No ordering of the universe
No forcing one’s will
It’s something to lose
The loss of “my” scurrying about
On the Way 
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