If you could only keep quiet,
clear of memories and expectations,
you would be able to discern the beautiful pattern of events.
It is your restlessness that causes chaos.
— Nisargadatta
Credits: Quote – Here & Now. Bio for Nisargadatta. Thomas Saliot Painting via Art Sponge
Calm the mind….calm the mind..
Repeat again, and again, and again.
And therein lies the conundrum…
Right there….
…Om….Om…Om
Exactly!
Shhh…
Yesssssssss
How introspectively truthful. It’s called quieting the mind. Something we all need to do more of.
Yes, frozen still after reading this Claudia. So agree.
Expectations, I learned so long ago, the source of much angst in the end. But nearly impossible to steer clear of … wow. It’s ALL right in there. 4 lines. (she’s shaking her head…yes there it is.).
That’s EXACTLY how I felt (he’s nodding his head, her lips are moving, she’s reading my mind)
I`m trying an keep failing …
Oh, and me too…me too.
My friend says expectations are premeditated resentment. 🙂
Your friend is brilliant!
She is!
This caused me to pause: It is your restlessness that causes chaos. Chewing on it. Thank you.
So glad that it had a similar impact on you too Vicki. Thanks for sharing.