I find that it’s very easy for me to get caught up in ruminating about the past, feeling regrets, etc. I ran across this passage and thought I would share it.
"Present Perfect"
Recognizing that past turmoil and future rhapsodies are projections of our mind prevents us from getting stuck in them. Just as the face in the mirror is not a real face, the objects of our memories and daydreams are likewise unreal. They are not happening now; they are simply mental images flickering in the mind.
Reflecting on the value of our precious human life also minimizes our habit of ruminDaating. Our wondrous potential becomes clear, and the rarity and value of the present opportunity shines forth. Who wants to ruminate about the past and future when we can do so much good and progress spiritually in the present.
–Thubten Chodron, from Taming the Mind (Snow Lion)
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