Mind as Nature

Illusiontoreality: The mind is constantly nosy, always extending itself out. To be more precise, the defilement of desiring is causing the nosiness. Observe what happens when you pass by a conversation – the tendency of prying into what others are talking. The more you pull away from it the more you tend to hear than before. Hence the practice of watching the mind – MYOM – Mind your Own Mind Business is pretty important if you wish to have peace of mind.

It seems like we have no interest in our own businesses except of others. Just imagine giving yourself the task of watching the mind the next time it goes to any senses. The tendency of it is always out there instead of in here. As if the whole world is our business. It is of no wonder that we are so seriously affected by what the world is and make it our own. Sigh. This mind is indeed a life long journey to “tame” if ever there is such a thing!...read more>>>...