#haibun
The Buddha was very wise and teaches that we learn the art of pausing. He says, "Pause before we think." This is very difficult to do. I always find that pesky ego trying to get in with his negative ideas. Pausing and dismissing him means I can be more positive in my thoughts
He also said to pause before you speak and check that what you are going to say is kind to the other person. I can do that easily at the start of a conversation but as I get into it I do forget.
Finally the Buddha said to pause before you do something, to make sure your motives are pure. I constantly analyse my motives for doing things and sometimes tie myself in so many knots I end up doing nothing at all!
Longing for a
state of zen, meditating
into sleep and dreams
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