Projections of Mind

All day long our mind project itself on the canvas that we call our life. As we project, forecast and predict ourselves and the related experiences, so it is that we "usually" become.

Having a mind is a great responsibility, rather we like it or not. Why? Because it guides our actions, enables us to create, and gives us amazing flexibility in terms of how we communicate with each other.

Because there is so much power involved and the effects are so pervasive with our ability to mentally project ourselves, it becomes essential to learn how to manage (some say control) our own mind. The common way is simply to sit and become acquainted with oneself, by focusing the mind on counting the breath or following the breath or working on a koan (place where the truth is). In taking this sort of action we can gain the opportunity to drive the so-called "bus," instead of being driven around by the bus, perhaps to places that we really don't want to go.

Some people are fond of saying "I have to test myself," or "life is a test." Life is not a test for something that will come later. Life is here and now. Our life is tangible and real. What will we make of this opportunity? What will we project onto the canvas of your life, because that is what we will live?

Gassho (In Gratitude)

Jaye Morris, Curator
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