Meditation 'not' about Self Improvement
Jul 26, 2017 4:57:23 GMT
Post by Ponder on Jul 26, 2017 4:57:23 GMT
“Meditation is the only intentional, systematic human activity which at bottom is about not trying to improve yourself or get anywhere else, but simply to realize where you already are.” ― Jon Kabat-Zinn, from the book → Wherever You Go, There You Are
From a mental health perspective, the phrase "Self Improvement" is 'so' overrated it makes me gag just hearing those words. Already I have linked a few video guides on the subject of mediation that are further linked to the promotion of one's self in ways that feed the monkey mind. I can't help but feel that's a double bind. Dynamics such as obtaining More Money, More Things, More Health, Becoming More Attractive and Obtaining The Holy Grail - AKA The Secret.
I mean not to imply that more money, health, good looks and obtaining the holy grail are necessarily bad things - not at all. I am however wary of the the precarious nature that comes with such desires as they relate to one's ... true intentions.
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It was the above video that first lead me to crossing paths with Jon Kabat-Zin. A most humble guru in all areas of Mindfulness. I remember this video being one of the first where I found the desire and patience to start watching one hour + videos. I went on to acquire his book (linked in the above quote) in audio form and have since listened to it several times.
From a mental health perspective, the phrase "Self Improvement" is 'so' overrated it makes me gag just hearing those words. Already I have linked a few video guides on the subject of mediation that are further linked to the promotion of one's self in ways that feed the monkey mind. I can't help but feel that's a double bind. Dynamics such as obtaining More Money, More Things, More Health, Becoming More Attractive and Obtaining The Holy Grail - AKA The Secret.
I mean not to imply that more money, health, good looks and obtaining the holy grail are necessarily bad things - not at all. I am however wary of the the precarious nature that comes with such desires as they relate to one's ... true intentions.
_____________________________
It was the above video that first lead me to crossing paths with Jon Kabat-Zin. A most humble guru in all areas of Mindfulness. I remember this video being one of the first where I found the desire and patience to start watching one hour + videos. I went on to acquire his book (linked in the above quote) in audio form and have since listened to it several times.
