Mindfulness and the Matrix
/I've recently had questions about my progress in mindfulness. Am I more peaceful or centered?
Can I levitate yet? And an answer came to me from an unusual source;
the Matrix.
I've seen that movie a dozen times, but this time it seemed to give me advice about my practice.
My mindfulness practice will not be effective if I don't bring it off the mat and into real life. Practice patience while in traffic, hold a space of non-judgement while talking with a member, or being kind to myself when things do work out as I had hoped. If my practice ends when I get off the mat, then my practice cannot transform me.
Like Morpheus said to Neo,
"There is a difference between knowing the path and walking the path."
I invite you to watch the Matrix. It might drop some knowledge on you.
Peace.
"I'm trying to free your mind, Neo. But I can only show you the door. You're the one who has to walk through it."
Morpheus
