"Quit all earnest desires and assertiveness except activities related to the contemplation of God.
Develop humility.
Aim to be non-entity."
My two cents ---
At first these lines seem to be disconnected, but a little thinking reveals a start and end point about desires. Humility develops as the force of your thoughts and emotions lessens. Again this takes time and requires patience. This helps to quiet the mind and redirects it towards contemplation. The lofty goal is to be free of desires and be a non-entity.
When arguments occur, just let go. Once you let go, there will be flurry of activities in your mind. Most likely you will want to argue your case more vehemently; or less likely, you will see the other person's viewpoint. In any case, if you watch this play in your mind you have started the journey. The goal is to keep peace and quiet in your mind. You decide how you will handle the next argument.
This is an easier and more concrete way to watch your thoughts and take action on them, rather than sitting in meditation and watching your thoughts passively. Your life will be more pleasant, with much less conflict, when you put this knowledge to work in your life.
Ashwin Amin
Develop humility.
Aim to be non-entity."
My two cents ---
At first these lines seem to be disconnected, but a little thinking reveals a start and end point about desires. Humility develops as the force of your thoughts and emotions lessens. Again this takes time and requires patience. This helps to quiet the mind and redirects it towards contemplation. The lofty goal is to be free of desires and be a non-entity.
When arguments occur, just let go. Once you let go, there will be flurry of activities in your mind. Most likely you will want to argue your case more vehemently; or less likely, you will see the other person's viewpoint. In any case, if you watch this play in your mind you have started the journey. The goal is to keep peace and quiet in your mind. You decide how you will handle the next argument.
This is an easier and more concrete way to watch your thoughts and take action on them, rather than sitting in meditation and watching your thoughts passively. Your life will be more pleasant, with much less conflict, when you put this knowledge to work in your life.
Ashwin Amin
