The Crisis to Change The World Part 2 - Meditation - Soryu Forall - Sunday Sit by Monastic Academy (Center for Mindful Learning) published on 2020-04-11T13:02:39Z 04-05-2020 The Crisis to Change The World Part 2 Soryu Forall Meditation from the Sunday Sit The Crisis To Change The World Part 2 by head teacher Soryu Forall. ----- Amidst the terrible panic and trauma humanity is encountering in this global pandemic, we have the opportunity to learn how our own minds, perspectives, and actions shape the world we are creating. We can see in the world's response to this crisis just how much we are willing to change in order to protect the vulnerable - this is a beautiful thing that the COVID-19 crisis has shown us, and we can be grateful to be able to use this lesson to face even greater crises which threaten even more living beings on Earth. Below is some crucial advice from Soryu. Individually, we should remain sane. This isn’t easy right now, since many people are going insane together. Insanity is even more contagious than the virus, but sanity is contagious, too. The best way to regain our sanity is to sit down, feel body sensations, and stop thinking. Do not spend more than 30 minutes a day online learning about the coronavirus. Put that time and more (at least an hour a day) into sitting still and feeling how you feel without thinking about it or anything else. Locally, we should move into a small community of trustworthy people. This means we can disagree without leaving. It is wonderful to live here at MAPLE, with a group of wonderful people, when others are so isolated that a video conference starts to seem like a medium for friendship. We can care for each other, learn from each other, and protect each other, in this time of unpredictable crises. Begin this process today. Globally, we should use this crisis as a template for our responses to the far more serious threats caused by the human mind. We have now proven that we are willing and able to overthrow our society when lives are in danger. While the challenges regarding the crises of the human mind are greater than COVID-19, the risks are greater still, and the damage already done is greater than the damage this virus will ever do. This crisis is an opportunity to save the world from even greater crises, and this begins with forming alliances for the benefit of all living things. Take this momentum and revolutionize our world. May all be well. ----- The Monastic Academy is a training center dedicated to creating wise, powerful, and loving leaders who are an unstoppable force for social and environmental peace on Earth. If you're interested in learning more, go to our website monasticacademy.com We are accepting applications for 2-3 month-long apprenticeships. The training will provide you opportunities to dive deeply into mindfulness practice in community, working, and dedicated sitting periods. The apprenticeship is FREE with room and board provided. Learn more here: www.monasticacademy.com/apprentice Genre Religion & Spirituality
