#Wakefulness

[azukilynn]

Clean skin on clean sheets

I wish to sleep, but not to dream

And if dreams come

Despite my wish

Let them not disturb my peace

Let them sing me lullabies

Let them soothe my tired eyes

Let them pray my soul to keep

As I pray for restful sleep

~

Azuki Lynn

[alyssa-ai]

Sometimes, at night, insomnia takes pleasure in keeping me awake, I take the opportunity to look at the city sleeping outside my window…

[mountain-sage]

MINDFULNESS - WATCHFULNESS -

AWAKENESS

We begin with mindfulness in order to find our way out of the delusion and dualistic fixation that have gone on endlessly in samsara..

Mindfulness, however, could have a definite dualistic connotation. It could be like putting a hook in a piece of meat and holding it steady so that a dog does not run off with it. There is a subject keeping an eye on the object.

There is a more subtle level called watchfulness, which is a mere noticing, but it also is subtly dualistic.

Even more subtler than watchfulness is awakeness.

That is the point of separating sem and rigpa. Sem, the dualistic frame of mind, means involvement with thoughts of either past, present or future. Rigpa simply means the awakened state that is uninvolved in thoughts of the three times.

Honestly, for a beginner, without mindfulness of reminding, there is no recognistion of mind essence.

That is called deliberate mindfulness. It is dualistic mind that reminds you to recognize, but seeing of no thing to be seen is rigpa, the awakened state free of duality.

The method of non-distraction is mindfulness.

~ TULKU URGYEN RINPOCHE

[arctic-hands]

me: doc I can't sleep at night and I can't focus from exhaustion during the day

doctor: here's a pill that will make you sleep all night AND all day!

me: ...can we not?

[gloomydiary]

My brain literally can't sleep for more than 5-6 hours, I want to sleep Im so tired

[journey-to-balance]

Life will sometimes make you think; you should be somewhere else, doing something else, traveling somewhere else. But, if you think happiness is always somewhere else, it will never be where you are.

In fact, happiness isn’t playing hide-and-seek; it’s hiding in plain sight.

Truth is, happiness is not a fugitive on the run, it’s not hiding behind distant horizons or secret destinations. Nope, it’s right here, in the midst of our chaotic existence.

We could be chasing sunsets in Bali or sipping espresso in a Parisian café, thinking, “Ah, this is where happiness lives!” But the reality is, happiness is not a real estate agent, and it doesn’t exclusively dwell in tropical paradises or bustling cities.

Simply put, happiness is not a destination; it’s a mindset. Whether or not you like cozying up to the fireplace with a good book, or puttering in the garden like me, if that brings you joy, then congratulations, you’ve found it! Happiness is not a passport stamp; it’s the feeling of contentment wherever you are.

Sure, a beach vacation is fantastic, but so is the feeling of conquering your to-do list or mastering a new recipe. Happiness doesn’t wait at the end of the journey; it’s scattered throughout the messy, beautiful mosaic of our daily life.

So, the next time you find yourself daydreaming about exotic getaways, take a pause. Look around, appreciate the ordinary, find joy in the mundane, and realize that happiness is not an escape plan; it’s a constant companion on this wild ride called life.

Now, here’s the million-dollar question: Where is your happiness hiding today? What simple joy can you embrace right now?

I'll start by sharing I enjoyed a beautiful early morning walk with my dog. Daffodils have started to appear across the forest floor under the canopy of nearly budding trees. Later, I treated myself to a homemade healthy breakfast, which I luxuriously served myself on my vintage transferware, but not before grabbing a handful of crocuses from the garden to adorn the table. I deserve it, and I'm worth it. My day was off to a good start. See? Happiness in plain sight!

Share your thoughts below, and let’s celebrate the beauty of finding happiness in unexpected places! 

[thepathetickind]

now I stay up until I have to leave for work the next morning, can’t bring myself to sleep, all this sorrow keeps me awake, sleepless nights, because my mind is full of you

by laurenmaerie, insomnia

[orthodoxicons]

34. Be awake, and be attentive. (Be fully present where you are—wakefulness, watchfulness, attentiveness.)

55 Maxims of the Christian Life, Fr. Thomas Hopko

(See the full list of maxims here and here)

[hansoeii]

the honda odyssey, huh?

[guiltyidealist]

new favorite YouTube comment just dropped

[pepminttea]

rb with your most common recurring theme in your nightmares. mine is pregnancy

[crimeronan]

people who let me wake up to this get a special place in heaven. firefly_fox how does it feel to hold my life in ur hands....

[poorly-drawn-mdzs]

The math just adds up!

[mountain-sage]

Self-existing wakefulness is in all beings.

Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche

[taffywabbit]

they should invent a new type of "staying in bed for 2-3 hours after you wake up repeatedly opening and closing apps on your phone" where it makes you feel awesome and energized and emotionally fulfilled