Comments on: Going OUT and Letting IN http://glitteringstew.com/muse/2007/11/01/going-out-and-letting-in/ Unbearable Lightness. Humanist Spirituality. Balanced Living. Poetic Inspiration. Sun, 12 Oct 2008 05:13:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Garnet David http://glitteringstew.com/muse/2007/11/01/going-out-and-letting-in/#comment-41316 Garnet David Mon, 05 Nov 2007 15:46:09 +0000 http://glitteringstew.com/muse/2007/11/01/going-out-and-letting-in/#comment-41316 I'm sure there are many names for that useful state of mind. But few approaches are as detailed and comprehensive as the Buddhist way, or, as I have found recently, the Alexander Technique's way, which is completely non-religious and approaches it from the physical point of view. Thanks for stopping by. David I’m sure there are many names for that useful state of mind. But few approaches are as detailed and comprehensive as the Buddhist way, or, as I have found recently, the Alexander Technique’s way, which is completely non-religious and approaches it from the physical point of view.

Thanks for stopping by.
David

]]> By: Lynet http://glitteringstew.com/muse/2007/11/01/going-out-and-letting-in/#comment-41267 Lynet Mon, 05 Nov 2007 05:16:11 +0000 http://glitteringstew.com/muse/2007/11/01/going-out-and-letting-in/#comment-41267 It's this idea in particular that sometimes makes me think I should read more about Buddhism, because I feel as if I have a similar idea myself, but I don't know if it's exactly the same; I call it 'honesty' or 'openness', and consider it to be central to giving something true about yourself in your everyday life, and it certainly links in with ideas about relaxing and not scanning or second-guessing expression before you give it. Thanks for the comment you left on my blog, by the way. It’s this idea in particular that sometimes makes me think I should read more about Buddhism, because I feel as if I have a similar idea myself, but I don’t know if it’s exactly the same; I call it ‘honesty’ or ‘openness’, and consider it to be central to giving something true about yourself in your everyday life, and it certainly links in with ideas about relaxing and not scanning or second-guessing expression before you give it.

Thanks for the comment you left on my blog, by the way.

]]> By: Garnet David http://glitteringstew.com/muse/2007/11/01/going-out-and-letting-in/#comment-41131 Garnet David Sat, 03 Nov 2007 15:51:55 +0000 http://glitteringstew.com/muse/2007/11/01/going-out-and-letting-in/#comment-41131 Betty- Your thoughtful and sincere comment means so much to me. I especially appreciate the confirmation that some of what I practice is getting into my daily living. Betty- Your thoughtful and sincere comment means so much to me. I especially appreciate the confirmation that some of what I practice is getting into my daily living.

]]> By: betty http://glitteringstew.com/muse/2007/11/01/going-out-and-letting-in/#comment-41129 betty Sat, 03 Nov 2007 15:33:11 +0000 http://glitteringstew.com/muse/2007/11/01/going-out-and-letting-in/#comment-41129 The issue of separation/separateness is profound, insidious and ever-present. Yet I am rarely aware of it! As long as we give in to, or are ruled by, the notion of separation, then we aren't present. If we're present, then we're IN this world, connected, just taking it in without judgment; giving, receiving, no judgment. I saw that eye contact of yours the other day when I asked if you could talk for a few minutes. It surprised me when I stopped looking down long enough to glance at your face. But instead of becoming defensive against the perceived "invasion", I could see that there was nothing to fear. It's impressive to me that you practice what you write about. Hugs, Betty The issue of separation/separateness is profound, insidious and ever-present. Yet I am rarely aware of it! As long as we give in to, or are ruled by, the notion of separation, then we aren’t present. If we’re present, then we’re IN this world, connected, just taking it in without judgment; giving, receiving, no judgment.

I saw that eye contact of yours the other day when I asked if you could talk for a few minutes. It surprised me when I stopped looking down long enough to glance at your face. But instead of becoming defensive against the perceived “invasion”, I could see that there was nothing to fear. It’s impressive to me that you practice what you write about.

Hugs,
Betty

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