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Thoughts Are Self-Liberating

by Rik Isensee

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Meditation
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Thoughts Are Self-Liberating. In this brief meditation, Rik reminds us that once you become aware of thoughts, they can no longer control you. Then he shows how thoughts are effervescent: like ripples, waves, bubbles, or clouds. Nothing can obscure the clarity of your own awareness! Photo by Joonas Kääriäinen

LiberationThoughtsAwarenessClaritySelf LiberationThought ObservationExtroverted Awareness

Transcript

Thoughts are self-liberating.

Once you become aware of them,

They can no longer control you.

Thoughts are mere ripples on the surface of your mind,

Like a wave falling back into the ocean,

Or bubbles rising to the surface,

Clouds passing by the moon.

Nothing can obscure the clarity of your own awareness.

Meet your Teacher

Rik IsenseeSan Francisco, CA, USA

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