Mindfulness & Equanimity

     Mindfulness has no dogmas nor commandments. Mindfulness is about exploring reality and how to relate to it in a harmonious manner ie minimizing suffering and maximizing deep long-term happiness for ourselves and others. As such, Mindfulness requires one to be in harmony with existence ie to live a moral, civilized life.

     "equanimity, the poise that allows us to accept gracefully the blessings and burdens that are beyond our control. What we’re after is the ability, regardless of circumstance, in the face of disappointment and happy surprise, in the face of tragedy and bliss, to return home to our true selves and our highest natures."
 
       Simmons P. Learning to fall. The blessings of an imperfect life. Bantam Books, NY, 2000.

     See also: http://mindfulnessforeveryone.blogspot.ca/2012/04/111-ethics-consciousness-civilization.html

     and: http://www.johnlovas.com/2012/01/mystery-essence-of-all-life.html

March 30, 2013    The Fine-Tuners at the Halifax Seaport Market   http://thefinetuners.ca/