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I've been reading two different books by Regina Sara Ryan: Igniting the Inner Life and Praying Dangerously, both of which are also available in Kindle editions.
I've been struck by the questions asked and points to ponder that cause me to pay more attention right now, and here is something I am thinking about today: WHO AM I KIDDING?
Ryan writes:
"'Who am I kidding?' is the form of self-inquiry that my guru teaches. He instructs me to use it regularly, whether I am stuck in feelings of being unappreciated, or when I'm feeling ecstatic, like I just got nominated for a Pulitzer. Wherever the inquiry leads, I am cautioned to keep asking the question about whatever occurs next, as I watch what happens--within the mind, the body, the emotions. Then, I ask the question again." (169)
"Who am I kidding? is meant to cut through the bullshit of self-justification, blame, self-pity, and demand a look at what's really going on. Such is the process of deepening self-knowledge. This practice builds a genuine inner life. Without a foundation of this degree of self-honesty, there is no chance of having genuine compassion for others." (171)
Ryan, Regina Sara. Igniting the Inner Life. Prescott, AZ: Hohm Press, 2010.
I need to ask myself "Who am I kidding" more often than just today!
I've been struck by the questions asked and points to ponder that cause me to pay more attention right now, and here is something I am thinking about today: WHO AM I KIDDING?
Ryan writes:
"'Who am I kidding?' is the form of self-inquiry that my guru teaches. He instructs me to use it regularly, whether I am stuck in feelings of being unappreciated, or when I'm feeling ecstatic, like I just got nominated for a Pulitzer. Wherever the inquiry leads, I am cautioned to keep asking the question about whatever occurs next, as I watch what happens--within the mind, the body, the emotions. Then, I ask the question again." (169)
"Who am I kidding? is meant to cut through the bullshit of self-justification, blame, self-pity, and demand a look at what's really going on. Such is the process of deepening self-knowledge. This practice builds a genuine inner life. Without a foundation of this degree of self-honesty, there is no chance of having genuine compassion for others." (171)
Ryan, Regina Sara. Igniting the Inner Life. Prescott, AZ: Hohm Press, 2010.
I need to ask myself "Who am I kidding" more often than just today!
