There are these teachings that one should "let go" and "be mindful". And of course, you can do that, again and again. It is a never ending struggle, a pointless and dissatisfying effort. That is because you try to maintain a state of mind, you try to be somebody.
The Buddha has stated numerous times that all experiences - physical and mental phenomena - are unstable, unsatisfactory, and impersonal. There is nothing to do but recognise them.
How do you recognise them? Observe the experience as you actually see, hear, sense, and think. Then you can perceive it first hand that the present reality of life is changing every moment, there is nothing that can be maintained or avoided.
But right when you think you can take control, you start to struggle with no lasting results. So, relax, and recognise that there is nothing to let go, because they all come and go as they are. There is nothing to be mindful of, because all experiences are already known as they are. That is the natural free mindfulness right here.
The Buddha has stated numerous times that all experiences - physical and mental phenomena - are unstable, unsatisfactory, and impersonal. There is nothing to do but recognise them.
How do you recognise them? Observe the experience as you actually see, hear, sense, and think. Then you can perceive it first hand that the present reality of life is changing every moment, there is nothing that can be maintained or avoided.
But right when you think you can take control, you start to struggle with no lasting results. So, relax, and recognise that there is nothing to let go, because they all come and go as they are. There is nothing to be mindful of, because all experiences are already known as they are. That is the natural free mindfulness right here.
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