English: Tomato plants sprouted from seeds. Seeds were planted in reconstituted compressed seed pellets and placed in a planting tray. These seedlings are between one and two weeks old. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
The Patience of Cultivation
“When you plant seeds in the garden, you don’t dig them up every day to see if they have sprouted yet. You simply water them and clear away the weeds; you know that the seeds will grow in time. Similarly, just do your daily practice and cultivate a kind heart. Abandon impatience and instead be content creating the causes for goodness; the results will come when they’re ready.”
- Bhikshuni Thubten Chodron, “Meditator’s Toolbox”
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I have found that meditation/mindfulness is best practiced without goals or desires. Zen centers encourage support like loving kindness for others as a way of sitting for others. Then our personal goals are absent.
The next thing about meditation/mindfulness is its application. When I applied being present, not judging but observing every thought, my practice became my life.
For novices it takes time before results are noticed. Everyone is different with different lives. being an old athlete dedicating time improving without results for a couple of months was easy for me.
I see many want immediate results. let go of desires and apply acceptance with your mindfulness to find happiness.
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always a good reminder:)
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