Tag Archives: Freedom

The Endless Birth of the Self

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Cynthia M Clingan

I sit with the struggle of another shift raging in my body, marveling at the endlessness of this becoming process. My mind cannot keep up or make sense much anymore, though it keeps trying, exhausting itself. The experience is familiar, … Continue reading →

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Starting the New Year Right

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Cynthia M Clingan

Everyone is familiar with the resolution madness that occurs with what I heard recently called the “Caucasian New Year”. November and December are the biggest months for retail, but I bet for gyms it’s January and February. I can barely … Continue reading →

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If You Want Simplicity, Give Up All Hope

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Cynthia M Clingan

I’ve noticed that there’s this way in which humans always seem to want to simplify life. This is a fine goal, but when it’s driven by ego or conditioning (read: the part of us that just wants everything to be … Continue reading →

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Freeing Yourself From Hidden Beliefs

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Cynthia M Clingan

When we start to investigate reality through mindfulness practice, we may discover that the problems we complain about are self imposed. Seem crazy? Well, see if any of this sounds familiar: Feeling as though you never have enough time, but … Continue reading →

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Meditation Challenge Update: Seeing Impermanence

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Cynthia M Clingan

So today is the end of the first two weeks of the 2013 Meditation Challenge, and I am still finding the weekends challenging – I’m more likely to roll right out of bed into ski togs or to the farmer’s … Continue reading →

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The Task of All Humans…Freeing Ourselves from the Delusion of Separateness

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Cynthia M Clingan

“A human being is part of a whole, called by us the ‘Universe’ —a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts, and feelings, as something separated from the rest—a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. … Continue reading →

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The Fruits of Wholehearted Practice

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Cynthia M Clingan

I think this poem really captures the process and result of a wholehearted practice: Unconditional Willing to experience aloneness, I discover connection everywhere; Turning to face my fear, I meet the warrior who lives within; Opening to my loss, I … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Personal

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Cynthia M Clingan

Facebook post from Takepart.com today: There is a huge amount of freedom that comes to you when you take nothing personally. -Don Miguel Ruiz What would it be like if you weren’t able to take anything personally? What if you … Continue reading →

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The Unexpected Benefits of Meditation

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Cynthia M Clingan

When people first become interested in mindfulness practice or meditation, it’s usually for stress relief or relaxation. The problem with this is that after the immediate reason for practice is alleviated, the motivation to practice wanes, until the next bout … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Free Satsang

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Cynthia M Clingan

Mark your calendar – there’s another free Adyashanti radio broadcast this Wednesday, 9pm EST. Just go to the broadcast page before 9 to listen. I plan to tune in. I’ve only ever gotten to call in once, but I’m always … Continue reading →

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