Tag: duality
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Stuck in Duality
Duality refers to the idea of having two contrasting or opposing aspects or qualities. In philosophy, duality often refers to the idea that the world is made up of two opposing forces, such as good and evil, light and dark, or mind and body. Add math to the equation and duality refers to the relationship…
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How To Practice Passive Awareness for Better Relationships
Being passive is associated with being aggressive or doing nothing. Although passive can mean “to be indifferent,” it can also mean laid back, quiet, unflappable and receptive. Becoming aware in a passive way, or passive awareness, is to practice watching, observing and paying attention without judging or trying to figure out what’s right or wrong…
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Reflections on Duality
When I start to think in opposites, I try to recognize I’m in opinion-mode and it’s quite likely that I’m heading for trouble or an argument. Zen philosophy (which I read daily) says: “When the opposites arise, the Buddha-Mind (your inner connection with God) Is lost.” Dualities are learned thinking. They look like this: “I’m…