The document discusses creating gaps in one's thoughts through pausing and intentionally looking at the sky or listening. These gaps allow one to access their innate wisdom, strength, confidence, and awakened mind. When feeling caught in darkness, creating gaps can help the clouds part and experience relaxation or vastness of mind, as the qualities we need are always accessible within.
The document discusses creating gaps in one's thoughts through pausing and intentionally looking at the sky or listening. These gaps allow one to access their innate wisdom, strength, confidence, and awakened mind. When feeling caught in darkness, creating gaps can help the clouds part and experience relaxation or vastness of mind, as the qualities we need are always accessible within.
The document discusses creating gaps in one's thoughts through pausing and intentionally looking at the sky or listening. These gaps allow one to access their innate wisdom, strength, confidence, and awakened mind. When feeling caught in darkness, creating gaps can help the clouds part and experience relaxation or vastness of mind, as the qualities we need are always accessible within.
the space between thoughts; the naturally occurring, non-conceptual pause after a sudden shock, unexpected noise, or moment of awe. ... Trungpa Rinpoche advised intentionally creating these gaps by pausing to look at the sky or stopping to listen intently. He called this "poking holes in the clouds." Pema Chdrn We already have what we need. The wisdom,the strength,the confidence, the awakened heart and mind are always accessible here and now. A process of uncovering our natural openness, uncovering our natural intelligence and warmth. Thats why when we feel caught in darkness, suddenly the clouds can part. Out of nowhere we cheer up or relax or experience the vastness of our minds. No one else gives this to you~ Pema Chodron