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Accept impermanence and change from "summary" of Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind by Shunryu Suzuki
When we talk about accepting impermanence and change, we are actually talking about the nature of life itself. Everything in this world is constantly changing - the seasons, the weather, our emotions, our thoughts. Nothing stays the same. And yet, we often resist this change. We cling to what is familiar, what is comfortable, what is known. We try to hold on to things as they are, even when we know deep down that it is impossible. But the truth is, the more we resist change, the more we suffer. We create unnecessary pain and turmoil for ourselves by refusing to accept the inevitable. This is where the practice of Zen comes in. Zen teaches us to let go of our attachment to the way things are and embrace the way things are actually unfolding in each moment. When we accept impermanence and change, we are able to move through life with greater ease and grace. We are not constantly fighting against the natural flow of things, but rather, we are riding the wave of change with a sense of openness and curiosity. We b...
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