http://www.infinitesmile.org/2009/03/mindfulness-schmindfulness/ Michael McAlister's secular, non-dogmatic and often amusing Buddhist teachings work to inspire awakening in this lifetime. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 03:05:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.infinitesmile.org/2009/03/mindfulness-schmindfulness/comment-page-1/#comment-4997 Mark Sun, 08 Mar 2009 17:13:31 +0000 /?p=990#comment-4997 judith also seems to miss the fact that being present is only one step. i remember a podcast of yours where you discuss that there are not enlightened people, only enlightened action. she seems to be confused in her understanding of mindfulness with regards to your response to a given moment. i think an authentic, enlightened response to a situation can be a sharp rebuke, a good rant, or a simple "hang in there" depending on the situation. presence is not bliss, peace and kumbaya 24-7. judith also seems to miss the fact that being present is only one step. i remember a podcast of yours where you discuss that there are not enlightened people, only enlightened action. she seems to be confused in her understanding of mindfulness with regards to your response to a given moment. i think an authentic, enlightened response to a situation can be a sharp rebuke, a good rant, or a simple “hang in there” depending on the situation. presence is not bliss, peace and kumbaya 24-7.

]]> http://www.infinitesmile.org/2009/03/mindfulness-schmindfulness/comment-page-1/#comment-4996 E Nicol Sun, 08 Mar 2009 16:53:07 +0000 /?p=990#comment-4996 So glad you commented on this, Michael. I read the article and the comments online - I'm a fan of Ms. Warner's and can relate to not wanting to let go. Can't we all? Your gentle and concise response is appreciated. So glad you commented on this, Michael. I read the article and the comments online – I’m a fan of Ms. Warner’s and can relate to not wanting to let go. Can’t we all? Your gentle and concise response is appreciated.

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