Cultivating a metta attitude of acceptance and welcoming of all phenomena; easing our habitual dukkha responses, increasing ease and wellbeing here and now.
Looking deeply into our make up; biological, psychological, cultural, and seeing how appropriate attention (Yoniso Manasikara) can be skilfully applied to our habits and tendencies (negativity bias, etc.) for freedom from dukkha.
Drawing from the Buddha's teaching on mindfulness immersed in the Body, we cultivate a steadying presence as we open to wiser frontiers of our heart and mind.
Exploring Anatta: constructing and de-constructing the sense of self - a six-week study and practice course
Week 6: Non-grasping as the connection between anatta and Nibbana
More info here: https://jill0shepherd-insightmeditation.com/2018-05-six-week-study-course-exploring-anatta/
Aging brings many surprises. We can develop a ‘big picture’ that includes the wisdom of equanimity and relaxation. This wisdom of not clinging or letting go is fundamental to the Buddhist goal of awakening. It also can arise as we age, let go of everything, as we see that we can’t actually hold on to anything. The freedom of letting go is part of the fruit of practice and aging.
