Rob Tourtelot
@rtourtelot
Rob Tourtelot
@rtourtelot
Just as there is no one instrument that is the sole, true embodiment of music, there is no hierarchy of traditions or practices. Who is to say that the violin is better or worse than the piano?
When I practice 'being conscious of being conscious', I don't just watch my experience, I find myself appreciating my experience.
Here are some rules of thumb that might help you navigate whatever practice you are trying out.
Don’t switch Elephants. Simply change the color. Changing the Elephant’s color provides an audience with one of the greatest surprises that a storyteller has to offer. My wife has often said that this is my preferred model for storytelling, and she’s right. I’m always most excited about a story when I can change the color of the Elephant. “The
... See moreWhen we meditate for a purpose—to be calm, to gain insight—we are striving, not meditating. If we spend our time assessing how we are doing, we are defending ourselves against the intimacy of life, not letting it get hold of us.