Preparing for Life's Winters | Insight Meditation
Deb PhelpsNovember 2 2023 • Duration: 23 Minutes
Jack Kornfield said, "When times are difficult, remember to carefully tend the garden of your mind. Compassion does not only dissolve the defensive walls we build in our hearts. It also allows us to reach out to others when they most need our care."
As we transition into the metaphorical "winter" of our lives—times of difficulty or uncertainty—it's worth pausing to consider the words of Jack Kornfield. He reminds us to "carefully tend the garden of our mind." But what does that really mean? It means cultivating qualities like mindfulness and compassion, especially when times are tough. It's about preparing the soul for winter, just as we would prepare our homes. When we nourish our inner landscape, we not only soften the soil of our own hearts but also extend our warmth and care to those around us, who may also be going through their own "winters." This mutual care can help us navigate life's ups and downs with more grace and resilience. So let's prepare for our own "winters" and help others prepare for theirs by practicing compassion and mindfulness.
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