Time is structured by events, and events are structured by time.
I find that practice is very much tied to the mindful use of time. Our time is limited by planetary rotation (days), our own limited lifespans and our human needs for sleep, nutrition, shelter, and socialization. Within these external limitations, the mindful person faces the challenge of using time for personal evolution, as well as the maintenance of health and wellbeing.
The key to mindful use of time, I believe, is the maintenance of daily rituals of self discipline. Proper nutrition, proper exercise, proper intellectual stimulation, proper planning and work for one's material needs. All these elements are necessary to maintain balance, which can be a platform for personal growth and advancement. When a person is balanced and able to advance/evolve, he can then contribute a great deal to the lives of others.
The person who is disorganized, undisciplined and unbalanced has little to offer anyone. His imbalance destabilizes his environment. While a chaotic environment may yield its own form of creativity, its contribution to those involved immediately with it is limited and can be disruptive to their lives. This is not the behavior of a mindful and compassionate being.
Peace comes with the absence of fear. Humans naturally fear the unpredictable and unknown. Mastery of this fear comes with mastery of the distractions of desire and impulse. Establishing a routine of health, learning and compassionate sharing is at the core of my practice.
I find that practice is very much tied to the mindful use of time. Our time is limited by planetary rotation (days), our own limited lifespans and our human needs for sleep, nutrition, shelter, and socialization. Within these external limitations, the mindful person faces the challenge of using time for personal evolution, as well as the maintenance of health and wellbeing.
The key to mindful use of time, I believe, is the maintenance of daily rituals of self discipline. Proper nutrition, proper exercise, proper intellectual stimulation, proper planning and work for one's material needs. All these elements are necessary to maintain balance, which can be a platform for personal growth and advancement. When a person is balanced and able to advance/evolve, he can then contribute a great deal to the lives of others.
The person who is disorganized, undisciplined and unbalanced has little to offer anyone. His imbalance destabilizes his environment. While a chaotic environment may yield its own form of creativity, its contribution to those involved immediately with it is limited and can be disruptive to their lives. This is not the behavior of a mindful and compassionate being.
Peace comes with the absence of fear. Humans naturally fear the unpredictable and unknown. Mastery of this fear comes with mastery of the distractions of desire and impulse. Establishing a routine of health, learning and compassionate sharing is at the core of my practice.
