Don't Second The Emotion - 11-17-21 by Sokuzan - SokukoJi.org

Whatever shows up in the mind stream, don’t second it, agree with it or go along with it. The added commentary tends to validate and personalize it as somebody who feels this way. That “me” feeling is unreal – it’s a collection of ideas and opinions, hope and fear. Don’t try to fix it, and don’t set up standards to try to protect yourself from the open dimension in which everything is arising without reference points. If it’s coming your way, just receive it and allow the consciousness to be flooded with that feeling. This approach is the beginning of humility. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kf2Ofw33Hbw