I met my Guru in September 2001. Up until then, I had been running scared; terrified of the vastness that I felt within. I felt as if I would be swallowed up into it, never to return if I stopped running. My Guru was the first person who ever told me that I was actually waking up and that every single person on this planet experienced that same existential fear, but I was just in touch with it. She assured me that it was a good thing, so I trusted her and continued to let go. During my time with her, I came to realize that I was actually creating the terror that I felt by running and holding on. I got to see that fear was simply arising and when I allowed it without tensing or pushing it away, it dissolved. Just like sorrow, anger and all emotions. I came to understand that it mattered what I did with my attention. If my attention was drawn into mind/emotions, I suffered; if I relaxed and allowed whatever was arising to simply be felt, there was freedom. Yet, af
Lovely quote. The journey here with the ones that we counter is what matter. There is only this moment for us to embrace. :) loving blessings, Andrea
ReplyDeleteI agree with "britetalk".. It's a lovely quote.Thanks for sharing this.Blessings.
ReplyDeleteHi Andrea and Glenda,
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you enjoyed the passage. It's one of my favorites, too. :) There is only now, and what a wonder it is to share and connect with so many bright beings like yourselves. Blessings and love to you both! Jennifer