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Empty Your Cup

Name: Empty Your Cup
Uploaded: 2021-02-05T18:52:44.000Z
Duration: 15 min 1 s
Channel: James S Gordon, MD

by James S Gordon, MD

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4.6

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talks

Activity

Meditation

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This story, which I tell a little differently from the way I read it long ago in a Zen collection, demonstrates the attitude that I encourage in myself and in all of you who want to find “Freedom from Loneliness”. The story teaches us how important it is to be open to new possibilities. It surprises us into letting go of outworn perceptions and tightly held, but no longer helpful, ways of thinking and being. It encourages us always to be open to new and true ways of connecting with others.

Zen Emptying The Cup Self Awareness Self Care Open Mindedness Loneliness Humility Learning Mind Body Zen Stories Overcoming Loneliness Learning Principles Mind Body Connection

Meet your Teacher

James S Gordon, MD

Washington, DC, USA

Meet your Teacher

James S Gordon, MD

Washington, DC, USA

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