phenomenology

When you encounter a new idea, you change, and so the world changes. When you share an idea with another, they change. When you create a new idea, you restructure the ecological space of ideas itself. At each of these steps, the material world has changed, because ideas and people are part of the world. And when your ideas change so too does your e... See more

@dthorson motivated me to revisit my previous attempt to rework the “window of tolerance model,” which I’m calling “the window of trust.” Please offer any thoughts, feedback, insights, or questions. https://t.co/AbDElaQgdD

Moreover, adopting this curious, receptive attitude throughout your life is what will make your practice actually meaningful. Sitting for long periods of time is not particularly useful if you don’t make practice part of your way of being. See if you can drop into a state of presence here and there throughout the day. Get into the habit of asking, ... See more