Become yourself (from now on).
“Be yourself,” people might advise you. But how can you be yourself if you don’t know yourself well? Instead, you just have to become yourself from now on.
“Be yourself,” people might advise you. But how can you be yourself if you don’t know yourself well? Instead, you just have to become yourself from now on.
The flow of time is different for each animal. Time is related to body size. Humans also have the size of time and space. Breathing is the most natural time.
Philosophy is something you practice. Since we quickly get used to ordinary things, then how do we open our minds to the unknown? To ask. Ask yourself.
Thaumazein (to feel wondrous) is key. New inspiration requires surprise. It takes a moment to jump out of the circuitry of the expected. Open up your heart.
We think with our minds and act on what we think. James Gibson flipped this view called the nature of our interaction with our environment affordance.
Look at how the ant walks on the sand. It’s not that the ant’s mind is complicated. It’s the environment. When you feel unsettled, it is reflected in your mind.
Facing each other is essential, to the other person and to yourself. But not always.
Before facing the situation, there is an essential thing. Walk alongside.
A wish is a word that can be voiced in a few seconds. Keep your wishes in mind, vocalize them, and listen to them yourself. They become your aspiration.
Practice means (1) Do it by yourself (2) Act with your body (3) Do it regularly (4) Iterate (5) Reflect (6) Change yourself (7) Connect with yourself and others
What is mindful practice? What good does it do? Meditation is actually about getting in touch with yourself and relaxing your full mind. Isn’t your mind full?