Words of Wisdom from Yoda
There are days when I catch myself taking myself too seriously. I start thinking too hard and overanalyzing, and many things I start trying to do just aren't good enough. It's sort of like trying so hard you can't. A quote from Yoda comes to mind, though: "No! Try not. Do or do not. There is no try." Perhaps I should quit trying to be grounded or focused, trying to listen; maybe all I need to do is let go, and just do.
Some of the times I am least centered are the times I'm trying my hardest to be.
Love and Light,
Claire
Some of the times I am least centered are the times I'm trying my hardest to be.
Love and Light,
Claire
posted by Claire at 12:14 AM
3 Comments:
Try mindfulness meditation. Over time it may help free you of obsessive thinking and lead to equanimity and inner peace.
From a meditator.
Hi Claire, I too aspire to 'simply be', but find myself continually over-analysing things. I'm really preoccupied with 'theology' at the moment because I am trying to work out an authentic and truthful outlook on quakerim. The silence of meeting for worship really helps me here because I start to see things in perspective, and its great to leave my hang-ups for a while and just dwell in the immediacy of the moment.
I love Yoda quotes! ("You will find only what you bring in" is a real favourite of mine). I've just been thinking about this poem by Robert Frost, which includes a phrase that sounds just like its from the little Yedi Master!
Anyway, all the best and "over the world, walking cheerfully, you shall"! - Simon
Yoda's words are indeed wise.
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