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Triggers as Teachers: Getting Free Instead of High
In Ram Dass' teachings, he shares a pivotal moment in his spiritual journey when he realized he wanted to be free more than he wanted to get high. It's a common experience among us all on the spiritual path - we enjoy a moment or period of bliss, joy, or love - getting "high" - which is then followed by an inevitable low. We begin using our methods as a way to stay high and push away the lows. This creates a kind of yo-yo effect on our lives. Once we really understand that, we begin to shift toward wanting to be free instead of high.
How to Make Time for Meditation
In my experience, and maybe you can relate, it often seems easier to read a book or article about meditation than it is to actually meditate. I’ve had more than one person commiserate with me about how we know that meditation is “good” for us—that it can help us gain a clearer perspective, appreciate life more, and even support the healing process—and yet, it’s so damn hard to find the time for it! Well, believe it or not, there’s something even more important to figure out before deciding when, where, or how long you “sit” for…