When one is attempting to live the Dharma it is important to remember to live in the moment and be mindful. Most people, me included, find this difficult. My wife and I were discussing the below quote from Lao Tzu and she said that until now it she had never really felt it. I understand what she meant. It is easy to look at the words and have enough intelligence and education to intellectually comprehend what they mean. But, actually understanding the words and taking them to heart is another matter. I challenge you my dear reader to contemplate these words and to try and live them this weekend. I will be using them as my focus during meditation as well as trying to live by them. I look forward to hearing how you did and any thoughts you may have on this exercise.
If you are depressed you are living in the past.
If you are anxious you are living in the future.
If you are at peace you are living in the present.
3 sentences of brilliant clarity. 🙂
Thank you, I needed that.
Glad to help my friend.
i loved this. i had never thought of depression in these terms. thank u for sharing
You are welcome. I shall tell my wife that our discussion has benefited others too.
I had never thought of life’s emtional energy this way…
I like this simply put statement…that goes beyond the boundaries of simple
feels good…
Thank you….
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maryrose
I couldn’t agree more. Depression/anxiety are time traveling. ♥ Great post. Thank you.
Upon first reading I thought those 3 sentences were perhaps too simplistic. But reading them a second time I realised the incredible wisdom in each. Thank you.
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Ciao, Francina
Thank you so much. I am attempting to catch up on accepting. I appreciate the accolades.
Grt thoughts indeed…
Three life lines that can stimulate change within!
Thank You, I shall take these words with me.
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Three little lines of infinite wisdom.
Thank you very much for the reblog.