Meditation practice is not about
strengthening your thinking or getting control of yourself. It is
about being more aware so that you can see the way in which you
deceive yourself. It seems to be necessary to live with your
awareness out front so you aren't thinking your way into everything
as a protection. Most people lead with their thoughts out of hope and
fear. If you live out your fear, you can't handle not knowing.
Someone who leads with awareness is not buffaloed by preconceptions.
---Sokuzan
Bob Brown,
SokukoJi
Buddhist Community, Battle Creek, Michigan---
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