The One You Feed The Path of Aliveness: Exploring Mindfulness and Awakening with Christian Dillo
Jun 21, 2024
Christian Dillo, a guiding teacher at the Boulder Zen Center and author of "The Path of Aliveness," dives deep into the essence of mindfulness and awakening. He explores how sensory experiences can transform attention and energy. Dillo explains the concept of 'bodyfulness' and encourages embracing all emotions—including discomfort—as vital to spiritual growth. He shares insights on balancing effort in spiritual practices and understanding the duality of our inner selves, reminding us that both the 'good wolf' and 'bad wolf' shape our life experiences.
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Good Wolf, Bad Wolf
- Embrace the "bad wolf" aspects of yourself, as negative experiences provide contrast for positive ones.
- Respecting both positive and negative aspects leads to a more balanced life.
Aliveness
- Aliveness isn't just about feeling good; it's a fundamental state of being present.
- Tune into your sensory experiences, regardless of whether they feel good or bad, to connect with aliveness.
Tiredness and Aliveness
- Reframe tiredness and low energy as simply different forms of intensity, not a lack of aliveness.
- Drop your objections to these states and accept them as part of your experience.