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Daily Question, February 7

In what ways can I continue my path toward greater understanding?

  • JayJacks

    I cotninue on my path towards greater understanding by reading every night. I choose books that I believe help to guide me on this path and then reflect upon what I’ve learned.

  • Maeve

    By being curious! Watching and being mindful of my reactions in the moment to others, especially when I am irritated or things don’t go as I want them to.
    Remembering to be kind as well as speaking the truth. Remembering that everyone is coming from their own perspectives and challenges.

  • Holly in Ohio
    Assumptions make for a closed mind, and sometimes even "knowledge' gets in the way. I love the story of how Einstein came upon his discoveries. He had to let go of what he was taught. He ran, "thought experiments," that others might consider daydreaming. The spiritual path can also ask of us to let go of assumptions so that we can come to greater understanding. Spiritual leaders don't always agree, or sometimes the wisdom is there, but our assumptions about our understanding it prevents us from ...

    Assumptions make for a closed mind, and sometimes even “knowledge’ gets in the way. I love the story of how Einstein came upon his discoveries. He had to let go of what he was taught. He ran, “thought experiments,” that others might consider daydreaming. The spiritual path can also ask of us to let go of assumptions so that we can come to greater understanding. Spiritual leaders don’t always agree, or sometimes the wisdom is there, but our assumptions about our understanding it prevents us from finding the full meaning.
    I can ask more questions of my higher self.
    I can listen more deeply to others, particularly those different from myself.
    I can filter everything through love.

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    • Mica

      Thanks, Holly, for the Einstein bit – such amazing theories he developed while working as a patent clerk. Physicists celebrated his ‘miracle year’s’ 100th anniversary in 2005.

    • Carol

      Thanks, Holly.

  • sunnypatti

    Remain open. Open to new ideas. Open to other perspectives. Open to what my own intuition tells me. Also, continue my daily practices. I say a prayer when I wake up, get out of bed and meditate, write in my journal for a bit, and then I arrive here to practice and share gratitude. I like this path 🙂

  • Laura

    Living each day with, if not an empty cup, at least one that has room for new experiences that can teach me.

  • Vanessa M.

    I have learned I need a spiritual routine in order to avoid complacency. I have to show up each day and make space for learning. Knowing myself is the first step to greater understanding.

  • Maurice Frank

    I must remain open to new knowledge and experiences, and continue to question beliefs I currently hold.

  • Antoinette

    Again, by letting go of “MY” ideas, perceptions, opinions etc .. Letting go seems to be the way to go with the flow .

  • Marnie Jackson

    Slow down, enjoy, reflect, ask questions, reflect, breath

  • EJP

    While living in the present moment, listen more and expect less.

  • Patricia

    When needed, face my own shortcomings. Be fearless and forgiving toward myself and others.

  • Lee Anne

    Beginner’s Mind: Listen deeply. See with the eyes of my heart. Hear the monastery bell.

    “Body, speech, and mind in perfect oneness, I send my heart along with the sound of the bell.

    May all who hear awaken to forgetfulness and transcend anxiety and sorrow.”

    Namasté. 🕉

  • Kevin
    Well, I have learned that the life-path I am on, for starters, doesn’t flow in a straight line. Some days I amaze myself with my own understanding, and other days I feel as dumb as rocks. (Apologies to rocks!) Most days my path is smooth, easy walking, well-worn, until it’s not. Then, seemingly without warning, I round the bend, and my path becomes a potholed slippery mess, that strangely also brings new learning, better understanding, and a smarter way moving forward, so long as I remember ...

    Well, I have learned that the life-path I am on, for starters, doesn’t flow in a straight line. Some days I amaze myself with my own understanding, and other days I feel as dumb as rocks. (Apologies to rocks!) Most days my path is smooth, easy walking, well-worn, until it’s not. Then, seemingly without warning, I round the bend, and my path becomes a potholed slippery mess, that strangely also brings new learning, better understanding, and a smarter way moving forward, so long as I remember what the muck and potholes teach me.

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  • Michele

    Looking at different perspectives.

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