I Think That The Process Of Observation ...

 

I think that the process of observation 

is one that never ends in this work. 

With observation 

there is a refinement that can occur. 

Self-remembering 

is a third force for this refinement. 

There is an opportunity 

to learn in almost every moment.

~J

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A real work of art...

 

Frida Kahlo

A real work of art is not static. 

It's alive and vibrating on another level. 

So powerful, 

and the meaning changes 

as we grow & deepen in being. 

~M

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Because Most Of What We Say...

"Because most of what we say

and do is not essential.

Ask yourself at every moment, 

"Is this necessary?""

~Marcus Aurelius

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In Terms Of The Three Forces...

 

Arthur Secunda

In terms of the three forces of a triad, 

one of the important points to note 

is that they are continually changing position. 

Think of it as a triangle. 

At any time active passive and neutralizing 

can change position. 

In terms of our work 

it is important to keep these three forces 

moving and not get stuck. 

This usually takes self-remembering 

to be aware of them.

~B

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Upon Hearing...

 

Upon hearing the word ATTENTION, 

something inside of me 'wakes up', 

a 'standing up within oneself'. 

One thing at a time, full attention. 

YET, there is a division 

between the outer and the inner. 

Most mysterious!

There was a point in my life, 

not too long ago, 

where I was in great inner turmoil. 

It seemed to come on full force, 

the many I'd, 

when I was cleaning the darkroom (after teaching). 

The i's would come in and attack. 

It was brutal. 

I made the effort 

to concentrate on what I was doing - 

cleaning, mixing chemicals, etc., 

and be fully present to the task at hand. 

It worked. 

The i's went to the background, 

and I was in Presence. 

Attention. 

In Attention.

~M

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