02-25-2010, 11:50 AM
(02-25-2010, 11:14 AM)thefool Wrote: OK. Before I respond specifically I would like to add what I got this morning. "When we are able to keep the chattering mind in the background then it increases our effectiveness in consuming the catalyst. As now we can see the problem more directly with fresh sets of eyes. And not judge it based upon any restricted notions from the past or expectations from the future. Without the fear and/or greed swaying us in a set programmed response."
You have hit upon the method given to me in my Sufi studies for "quieting" the everyday mind when trying to meditate. The idea was when settling down in meditation you would notice that your everyday mind ramps up the chatter and you can't quiet it no matter how hard you try. So, just let the thoughts flow, acknowledge any feelings they bring up with awareness and gratitude, then let them flow on. With time and experience in just "watching" the flow without engaging it or worrying about it you come to a point where the chatter still goes on, but it's in the background kinda like a bee buzzing about, and you can seek higher understanding and immersion in spite of the chatter.
It works well for me. My egoic mind still chatters, but I can work around it.
Perhaps we're not really supposed to stop it altogether. It still has the potential to point out certain things we need to examine about ourselves.
