Concetti Chiave
As I age, I have become more accepting, less regretful, and focused on nurturing my inner world, which has made me a kinder and more patient person.
Sintesi
The author reflects on how he has changed and grown as he has aged, highlighting five key practices that have contributed to him becoming the person he is today:
Accepting what comes his way: The author has learned to let go of resistance and embrace the flow of life, finding that acceptance leads to greater happiness.
Not regretting the past: The author acknowledges his past experiences, both positive and negative, and has made peace with who he has been, focusing on the present rather than dwelling on regrets.
Investing in his inner world: The author has been a dedicated meditator for 50 years, which has helped him develop patience, kindness, and presence. He emphasizes the importance of nurturing one's inner world as we age.
Putting out good energy: The author is more interested in engaging in generative conversations and doing work that adds value to others' lives, rather than getting caught up in divisive debates.
Becoming more patient and kind: The author has worked through his perfectionist tendencies and inherited drive, becoming more laid-back, calm, and less of a "dick" as he has aged.
The author concludes that as he has aged, he has become more content with who he is and more focused on living in the present moment, which has led to a greater sense of peace and fulfillment.
Statistiche
I've been a meditator for fifty years now.
I'm 72 years of age.
Citazioni
"Because I accept everything that happens to me as God's will."
"Remember the clear light, The pure, clear white light. From which everything in the universe comes, To which everything in the universe returns; The original nature of your own mind. The natural state of the universe unmanifest. Let go into the clear light, trust it, merge with it. It is your own true nature. It is home."