Since Day 300, we have been looking very carefully at mind chatter in order to notice that we believe it is me thinking. As was pointed out on Day 300, this is a very important step. In order to fully surrender, we need to see the extent of our addiction to mind. We need to see that we cannot awaken ourselves, because we are far, far, far too addicted to mental chatter as me.
Here are some quotes to consider before beginning today’s reading:
The disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said again, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle…” The disciples were even more amazed, and said to each other, “Who then can be saved?” Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.” ~ Mark 10:24-27
It is only your inner teacher that will walk you to the goal, for he is the goal. … He is your own Self, your hope and assurance of freedom; find him and cling to him and you will be saved and safe. ~ Nisargadatta Maharaj
…surrender yourself, because you realize your inability and need a Higher Power to help you. ~ Ramana Maharshi
Thoughts of Awakening # 306
Silence is stillness
and stillness is silence.
Silence is a state of mind
on which chatter has no effect.
This is not because silence has learned
not to be affected by chatter.
Silence has never been affected.
It is perfectly still.
Silence is not an achievement.
It simply is,
and it is always.
Go there, to silence,
and be still in peace.
~From our Holy Spirit
Homework for this week
- Practice daily meditation for 30-60 minutes each day.
- Practice the “Loving All” Method.
- Thoughts of Awakening, 302-308 including the Commentary on Not-Knowing (day 307) and the Commentary on Home (day 308).
- Read Read the following messages from The Teaching of Inner Ramana: The Importance of Practice Part Two, True Understanding Comes from Seeing, Exposing the “I” Thought, Exposing the Attachment to Mind, and Clarity on Purpose. There is no reading on Days 307 & 308.
