Someone asked for a few words of advice for dealing with the torrent of feelings, emotions, and confusions that are coming up in the wake of the horrendous explosions outside and in that shook many of us to the roots.
If possible, can we find a quiet moment in a quiet space in the midst of all the noise, agitation and confusion, a quiet spot in the eye of sadness and grief, pain, anger, and rage, the urge for revenge, and the longing for security to end all suffering? Can we listen silently to the contractions of fear, anger and throbbing of longing for safety?
…Can we come back time and time again, with infinite patience, to what is actually taking place right now, this very moment—the sadness and grief paining heart and mind, fear knotting one’s stomach and guts, anger making the heart pound faster, driving blood to the head, and also hear the sound of rain, motor noises around us, the brightness and darkness of the room, the sky, the smell in the air—not just the reactions to all of this, but simply perceiving sounds and sights and the feel of what is actually taking place?
—Toni Packer (Springwater Center
Regardless of time-period—this moment, last month, last millennia—Ms Packer’s observations remain valid and relevant.
Please offer your thoughts.
Resources
Refer to previous posts for further reference and supporting concepts.
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