I am nothing, I know nothing
May 7th, 20105 Comments
Whenever I want to be really present, I say, “I am nothing, I know nothing.” It is a declaration taught to me by my teacher to be clear when doing Native American ceremony. I use it in all aspects of my life. Saying this (and meaning it) allows me to detach from all the things that I thought I was and thought I knew. Then I can discover who I am in my present experience.
It allows me to “empty my cup,” so there is room for something new.
It allows me to be “teachable.” I can learn something.
Then I do not have to reinforce the things I thought I was or thought I knew with my new experience. I can be free to see and experience things way they are.
It is the most powerful teaching and tool that I was ever given.
Try it sometime. You will be amazed at what you discover.
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Exactly what I needed to hear! Thanks!
Thank you Candess
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great post, thanks for sharing
Thank you Daniel.