Awake: It's Your Turn

Thinking is the disease of the human mind.

So instead of constantly looking for results, I suggest learning to enjoy the process itself; the immediacy of it and the sincerity of it.

Over time it will become clearer. What happens is the openness and the nonjudgmental investigation of our immediate experience becomes deeply enjoyable. When this enjoyment comes, you will start to sense the natural curious innocence that inquiry is touching into. This curious innocence as we surrender to this sacred rite is the exact set of condit

“It’s already here. Even if it isn’t a moment-to-moment reality for me right now, I trust that it is here, not there, or something that will come later in my life.”

as if that relaxed space itself is what is doing the investigation.

Ask yourself the questions, “What is the most important thing to me?” and “What is my deepest yearning?” These questions can clarify your natural point of inquiry. Ask, and then let them settle to spaces deep inside you.

“His great will and power are inexhaustible. He charges to the high plateau far above the cloud-mists, or in an impenetrable ravine he stands. He dwelt in the forest a long time . . . infatuation for scenery interferes with his direction. Longing for sweeter grass, he wanders away.” —Fourth Oxherding Picture

We live in a world of personas constantly trying to project the image that we are stable, unafraid, and “have it together.” We share this currency of persona among one another, constantly reconvincing ourselves that it is what is real about us.

This is normal. It’s not a problem. You can always start by accepting resistance itself.