mind
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Grand Opening
My mind: a spring leaf unfurls to the sun.My heart: a warmed seed opens to moist soil.My body: a dry chrysalis splits to new life. This is the momentof divine encounter:mind, heart and body,naked and willing,cupped and… Continue reading
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The Unfolding
What Willy apprehendsas he trots toward mewith his prolonged, staccato meow,is not a past, present and future,but a steady allness,an isness that encloses self, me, his brother, my partner Tim, the wood floor below, the kitchen counter above,without division or distinction,in… Continue reading
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Mind Grinding
"Get out of my way!"I say to my mind."Stop bleating and blaring and blocking mewith endless analysis,with relentless reasoning." It does that.It can grind perfectly lovely creativity right into the pavement. Text and image © 2011 by Dirk deVries. All… Continue reading
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Don’t Believe Everything You Think
That sounds simple and obvious, but it can be life-changing if you embrace it. Don't believe everything you think. Your thoughts are just that–your thoughts. They're not particularly connected with reality. You can acknowledge the thoughts, let them pass and… Continue reading