
On losing motivation.. - Treeleaf Zendo

Inevitably there will be times when you find yourself going through the motions of doing prostrations without “feeling” anything at all. When this happens, just keep prostrating. It is better to keep at it than to waste time doing nothing while you wait for the right feeling to come along. Personally, I hardly ever feel anything when I do prostrati
... See moreJamyang Khyentse • Not for Happiness: A Guide to the So-Called Preliminary Practices
From time to time, you feel tired, and everything you do or say seems to come out wrong and create misunderstanding. You may think, “Today is not my day.” At times like this, it is best simply to return to your body, cut off all contact, and close the doors of the senses. Following your breathing, you can collect your mind, body, and breath, and th
... See moreThich Nhat Hanh • Transformation And Healing: The Sutra on the Four Establishments of Mindfulness (Buddhims)
What concepts take you to this dark space of senselessness and incompleteness? How do you disrupt these patterns? What is your preferred sedative?