Student: I am confused because I see the Silence outside me. It is an Ocean I walk through and it’s not within me. My expectation is that it should be inside me and radiate out.
Teacher: And what happens if you attend to the Silence?
Student: It becomes more intense, the Silence and the Gap become absurd, and laughter begins. There is this incredible laughter.
Teacher: And who is laughing?
Student: I am laughing deep inside. And the Universe is laughing.
Teacher: And?
Student: And it is the same laughter … There is only one person laughing. The Universe and I are one.
(and now in tears, the student gets it. I just hadn’t ever noticed)
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A scientist's attempt to understand her experiences in four decades of meditation.
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- Pat Bralley
- I spent over 25 years doing science: molecular genetics, PhD level lab work, publishing results. I’ve spent over 50 years meditating: walking the mystical, mythical paths, another form of research. I worked hard to call myself “scientist.” My friends tend to call me an “artist.” Oh, well. “Seeing for Myself” reflects both these paths of exploration. As scientist I want to see things for myself. As mystic I never forget the search for my true Self. Putting my discoveries into both art and essays clarifies my understanding. I hope others might also find something of benefit here.
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