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GliderGuider

(21,088 posts)
Wed Aug 29, 2012, 09:38 AM Aug 2012

The equanimity of non-attachment is a double-edged sword. [View all]

With one edge it slices away my reactivity about the little things that used to disturb me so much - things like rude drivers, poor service, family quarrels or obstinate computers. The other edge slices away my reactivity about the big things that used to disturb me so much - things like global warming, social injustice, famine and obstinate politicians.

Together they slice away my concern that I am losing my concern for the concerns of the world.

What arises in this space when it is swept clear? Joy and sorrow, action and stillness, awareness and love.

What an amazing place we have created, all of us, here together as many-in-one.

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Questions like this are important YankeyMCC Aug 2012 #1
Better yet, GliderGuider Aug 2012 #2
Yeah definately keep asking yourself YankeyMCC Aug 2012 #3
It can work both ways. GliderGuider Aug 2012 #4
I have struggled with this as a mother particularly liberal_at_heart Mar 2013 #5
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