Lectio for October 10th
The first noble truth is that life is difficult and painful, just by its nature…. -Sylvia Boorstein
The first noble truth is that life is difficult and painful, just by its nature…. -Sylvia Boorstein
Every moment of our sense experience has a feeling tone. -Jack
Kornfield
The stream of primary feelings is always with us, but we
often have the mistaken notion that ‘life is not supposed to be this way.’ JK
As we become wiser we realize that fixing the flow of
feelings doesn't work. Primary feelings are simply feelings, and every day
consists of thousands of pleasant, painful, and neutral moments. JK
How do we work with our emotions? First we have to recognize
what is present. How do our feelings manifest in the body? What do they feel
like in the mind? Are we confused, sad, angry, fearful, attached, or hopeful?
Emotions can cluster together, so careful recognition may notice several at
once. Often grief is present with our anger. There can be relief and happiness
that come with letting go. Recognition requires a systematic and careful
attention. JK
Don’t be conformed to this world; but be re-formed in the
newness of your mind, that you may discern what is the good, wise, and straight
path of God. -St. Paul
