Ah, wise practice. The monastery has a similar method, though we call it placing demons on the cushion. You sit them right down, let them bluster, rant, weep, and then sweep the floor clean. No broken dishes required.
The trick is remembering that most of what howls in the hot seat is old ghosts wearing new faces. When you see that, compassion sneaks in through the side door.
Ah, wise practice. The monastery has a similar method, though we call it placing demons on the cushion. You sit them right down, let them bluster, rant, weep, and then sweep the floor clean. No broken dishes required.
The trick is remembering that most of what howls in the hot seat is old ghosts wearing new faces. When you see that, compassion sneaks in through the side door.
Beautiful teaching. May your dustpan stay light.
Virgin Monk Boy
Thank you Alek,
I completely understand the old ghosts wearing new faces.
I think I will try that myself! What could it hurt? Thanks for the idea! 💕
Always helped me air what I felt and that helped me understand what the real issue was.
Good luck! 🙂
That's a great strategy! Love this 💗