Over the last couple of years I have been questioning myself about the nature of equanimity and have found that the following two responses, when combined, are allowing me to be more accepting, and even feeling free and alive, in the situations and circumstances I find myself in.
Equanimity is...
Simultaneously
— Turning into and fully engaging with whatever I encounter in myself in response to life, whether it is comfort or discomfort, fear, anger, joy or suffering. As opposed to denying, running away from, or evasive maneuvering that generates unwanted karma in the future.
And
— Maintaining a broader awareness. This is the awareness and attitude of zazen. This is the buddhas and bodhisattvas.
This is the definition of equanimity that I've been trying out and it seems to be working for me at least at the moment.
Offered with a smile.
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As I read your post what comes to mind is a Buddhist art I so love to look at. It's called Sacred Moment.
Thank you. It's a beautiful picture.
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