See your choices

People who do not see their choices do not believe they have choices. They tend to respond automatically, blindly influenced by their circumstances and conditioning. Mindfulness, by helping us notice our impulses before we act, gives us the opportunity to decide whether to act and how to act.

– Gil Fronsdal, Vipassana Teacher.

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Sabiscuit says:

June 18, 2016 at 10:43 am

I had to share this one with a friend, as it was so beautiful and timely. I can relate to the Buddha’s words to that person. Gil Fronsdal is a favourite Vipassana teacher of mine. It was good to see an excerpt of his work here.

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1. Bite-Size Dharma says:
  
  June 18, 2016 at 11:56 am
  
  I’m glad you found such enjoyment in it! 🙂 Gil Fronsdal is a lovely gentle man, he’s one of my favourites too. I enjoy his pragmatic interpretations.
  
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  1. Sabiscuit says:
    
    June 18, 2016 at 11:57 am
    
    That’s the word – pragmatic. Have a lovely weekend. xo
    
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  2. Bite-Size Dharma says:
    
    June 18, 2016 at 11:58 am
    
    You too! 🙂
    
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Zen and the Art of Everyday Living says:

June 18, 2016 at 9:34 pm

One of the most important aspects of mindfulness. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

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1. Bite-Size Dharma says:
  
  June 18, 2016 at 9:47 pm
  
  Indeed! 🙂
  
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