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Relating to Life

“Spiritual practice involves exploring who and what we ultimately are- our true, essential nature, shared alike by all human beings. The direct, experiential realization of true nature has been a particular specialty of the Eastern contemplative traditions. Eastern teachings emphasize living from our deepest nature, turning the mind around so that it can see into its very essence, rather than constantly facing outward, focusing on tasks and objects to grasp and manipulate. Recognizing the essential nature of our awareness as an open, wakeful, luminous and compassionate presence allows us to relate to our life in a much richer and more powerful way.”

Toward a Psychology of Awakening
by John Welwood