Paradox of Noise
It is a paradox that we encounter so much internal noise
when we first try to sit in silence.
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On May 26, 2011 Smita wrote :
~ When we feel stuck, that's when we can actually discover the most movement ~
~ When I sincerely and whole-heartedly ask for what I want, it doesn't matter anymore if I get it ~
~ The deepest depression and sadness can transform into the most radiant light (my favorite living examples: Eckhart Tolle & Byron Katie) ~
~ We look outside of ourselves for answers; meanwhile, they are always inside us ~
~ We look to others to tell us who we are ~
~ In giving, we receive; in receiving, we give ~
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On May 26, 2011 Dinesh wrote :
Some audio clips from our circle of sharing on Paradox of Noise ...
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On May 25, 2011 Somik Raha wrote :
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On May 24, 2011 Kinjal wrote :
Wonderful passage. Accepting the "paradoxes" of life in various aspects make us unravel a new meaning of the word "paradox". For ex: feeling pain releases pain, experiencing noise when we strive for inner silence, etc... in the grand scheme of things, we are not able to enjoy laughter without it being at the expense of sorrow - at some level... and perhaps all paradoxes go hand in hand with their counterparts.
Also, the point where the author says that in order to "feel" a sense of safety, we do not like paradoxes. I think that we pretend to ignore that paradoxes are an integral part of our lives, just that we ignore it hoping that it will go away.
But the more we accept that, the more security we will feel in the insecurities that these paradoxes present ;-)
Have a great day.
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On May 24, 2011 sheila kirwan wrote :
One of the beautiful paradoxes it that those who renounce (eg Buddhist nuns and monks) and have no money, get given (from generous adherents to this way) so much and it seems that the longer they have been renounced, the more they are offered.
And because they get to see this paradox works, they trust more in the abundance and goodness of 'the Universe' ...
and there are a whole load of beautiful things to be gained - such as the sweetness of the feeling of gratitude.....
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On May 24, 2011 Vishal Sharma wrote :
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On May 24, 2011 Ganoba wrote :
When we first sit or stand in silence doing consciously nothing we realise with a shock that the universe(including the part inside our skin) is humming with activity, harmonious, melodious activity. We are shocked. How can this be? when "I AM DOING NOTHING"
In shock we call it noise, a paradox, a seeming absurdity.
A little later the realisation arises that there is another I which is really the one making it all happen. Whenever this happens that is the end of our separate existence, our loneliness, our suffering, our misery.
That is the beginning of the timeless existence.
What name we call it by is immaterial.
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On May 24, 2011 Ganoba wrote :
In nature there are no paradoxes, no opposites, only oneness.
Have we ever seen a boundary, a fence, a wall in nature? Every thing is seemlessly connected to every thing else.
Paradoxes, opposites, differences, separations exist only in minds that define very sharply. Remember, "you are either with us or against us". Having cultivated this way of thinking(classifying) we finally experience the shallowness of this way of living. in rectifying the error we begin by trying to unite that which is already one. then the mind trained in the old ways plays its tricks and shows us the seemingly absurd statements, the paradoxes as also the miracles and the "wow" experiences.
Let us not fall for its tricks.
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On May 24, 2011 Harriet wrote :
Just last night, I was thinking about the term "trying too hard." Often, when you keep "trying" to do or get something and don't seem to succeed, people will recommend that you stop trying "too hard." This is one of those ways that deep spiritual concepts show up in many people's everyday thoughts. Without realizing, perhaps, what they are referring to, they are acknowledging that when one "tries" to do or attain something, one is actually affirming their feeling separate from what it is they desire. The advice to "stop trying too hard" is a "disguise" for find your oneness with everything.
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On May 24, 2011 Nita wrote :
What a coincidence! I read this and received a book I had ordered called " The Ragged Edge of Silence" by John Francis. I guess the Universe is really trying to tell me something :)
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On May 23, 2011 Pancho wrote :
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On May 22, 2011 Ricky wrote :
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On May 22, 2011 sara wrote :
In acknowledging the paradox of being alive -- that we are at once the omnipresent oneness as well as the experience of a temporary body-mind -- we allow ourselves to relax into the arms of the NOW-moment. Ahh... it feels so good.
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On May 22, 2011 PK wrote :
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On May 21, 2011 Somik Raha wrote :
The biggest paradox is that life is an unfolding joke meant for my entertainment, and yet, I forget to laugh. When we watch a comedy, a spectacular failure is thoroughly enjoyed, both by the audience, and the actors who enjoy making the audience laugh. Yet, as an actor in life, I forget that I am my own audience, and the spectacular failures are the whole point of my drama for myself, and I ought to be ROFL. Now that's funny by itself! :)
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On May 21, 2011 Conrad wrote :
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