In a recent conversation with someone, we spoke about all the uncertainties of life. A new job, a new boyfriend, a new baby, retirement, life. Nothing is guaranteed. Life is and has always been static. I suspect that will continue.
But it is in how we respond to these changes, these uncertainties that sets the tone for the next breath. Will it be shallow, nervous, inhibited or a surrendering breath?
Repetitive reactions affect neurons. What wires together, fires together. So if we do not want a reactive life, we go back to our meditation practice. And, it does not get easier with age. The only thing we have is the life we create without ourselves. Always.
I have lots of teachers. One is Thich Nhat Hanh. Please listen to his responses:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJ9UtuWfs3U&ebc=ANyPxKpmHfEozLCe1bELhngkgowI3BQs6KBztb431xl3iOd7NArlGXkAlSaY9xZpZveSE7D5FRle9PTockBGX9LxDH2adjniPw
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