When I'm teaching, I tell my students: It's all process. Don't even think of product.
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The work of preservation demands that the feelings playing about in one's guts not be turned into action. Just watch their passing like cherry blossoms.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of observing one's emotions without acting on them impulsively.
Maxine Hong Kingston suggests that instead of reacting to our feelings immediately, we should observe them as they come and go, akin to the transient beauty of cherry blossoms. This perspective encourages mindfulness and patience, allowing us to acknowledge our emotions without letting them dictate our actions.
Themes
EmotionsMindfulnessObservationActionFeelings
In practice
Example use cases
During a meditation seminar, this quote can be shared to help participants understand the need for emotional regulation.
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