(11-21-2014, 11:15 PM)Adonai One Wrote: Meditation. Silence. Lack of convicted attachment: No have-tos, no shoulds, no rights, no wrongs, no ownership, no property, no strict definition of self. Once one lets go of all concepts, all beliefs, all doctrines, all words one is left only with compassion for all there is. This compassion turns into unadulterated service, one is left only to serve and liberate all.What about self inquiry? I've been so tempted to just dump all my thoughts and put my ENTIRE focus on maintaining nothing but silence but I'm not convinced that is the way. Are you saying that ALL I need to do is practise perpetual and constant silence and all the answers will come to me? Don't I need to think? So so confused.
Simply silence the mind through meditation. This is the only discipline necessary. All else comes naturally.
Don't I need to use my mind to try and understand my feelings and my thoughts?
What about study? What about reading? What about all my prejudices and all my impurities and insincerity?
What about visualization, mantra, specific meditation techniques, affirmations and the whole array of spiritual practises?
What about therapy, diet, exercise, healthy living, articulating and asking questions, relationships, communication, community, work, positive focus and attitude?
I wish it was as simple as constant silence/presence/awareness and regular meditation but I'm far from convinced.