Humility opens the door to insight from "summary" of The Experience of Insight by Joseph Goldstein
Humility is an essential quality in our spiritual practice. When we approach our meditation practice with humility, we are open to the possibility of learning and growing. It is the recognition that we don't have all the answers, that there is always more to learn. This attitude of humility allows us to be receptive to new insights and understandings. When we are humble, we are not caught up in our ego or our preconceived ideas. Instead, we are open to seeing things as they are, without attachment or aversion. This openness is crucial for insight to arise. Insight comes when we see things clearly, without the distortions of our own desires and fears. Humility helps us to let go of these distortions and ...
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