Summary of The Listening Heart - The Practice of Being Here Now

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This YouTube video discusses the practice of being present in the moment, also known as mindfulness. The speaker describes how this practice can be difficult at first, but can ultimately lead to a more fulfilling life. He tells a story of how he became more mindful by studying Aldous Huxley, and how this has impacted his life.

  • 00:00:00 The video discusses the practice of being here now, which is often difficult to do in a culture that is future-oriented and encourages taking risks. Practical techniques for being in the moment are outlined, including focusing on your breath and arriving at a state of mindfulness.
  • 00:05:00 The speaker describes a practice in which one is in the present moment and focused on another person. This practice can be difficult at first, but eventually becomes easier and more full. The beauty of this practice is that it can be shared with others, making everyone more present.
  • 00:10:00 The video discusses the practice of being here now, which is a way of living in the present moment. The third patriarch, named This, is a title for the practice of being here now. The quality of the heart is a soft presence that is free from intense emotions. When we are in this state, we are more in touch with our thoughts and feelings. This spider was able to attract my attention with its web and show me that the present moment is full of beauty.
  • 00:15:00 This YouTube video is a lesson on mindfulness, or being present in the moment. The speaker describes how mindfulness can be practiced by being attentive to the richness of everyday experiences. He tells a story of how he became more mindful by studying Aldous Huxley, a noted author and philosopher. Huxley advised that in order to see the universe as it is, one must look at the mundane. The speaker reflects on this advice and how it has impacted his life.
  • 00:20:00 In this video, Buddhist teacher and author Steven Stacie discusses the practice of being in the moment. He explains that when we are attached to our plans, we miss out on the "existential components" of a situation. This can lead to confusion and violence. Instead, he advises practitioners to simply be in the present moment and allow the situation to unfold naturally.
  • 00:25:00 The video discusses the idea that death is a significant moment in one's life, and that practicing being here now can help prepare for this moment. The speaker describes a high monk who was very beautiful and at the moment of his death, a deer passed by. The old monk became attached to the deer and forgot to write his death poem. This caused him to miss his chance to be with the deer in the next life.
  • 00:30:00 The speaker discusses the Buddhist concept of "the preciousness of a human birth," and how one should not waste a moment in order to achieve liberation. He then goes on to say that, as his spiritual awareness grows, he realizes that "the pulling back is as much work as what I thought was doing the heavy work." Ultimately, there is no way to "pull back" once one has reached a certain level of spiritual awareness.
  • 00:35:00 The speaker discusses how the practice of being here now can be difficult because of the thoughts we constantly entertain about the past and future. The key to being here now is to appreciate the perfection of the present moment, and to cultivate an image of ourselves as existing entities through constantly rehearsing the past and planning the future. This keeps us reassured that the prison cell we're in is real, and that we're just living in a fantasy.
  • 00:40:00 The author discusses how, when he was trying to integrate his work and home lives, he found that he was constantly planning and anticipating, which reduced the effectivness of his life. He suggests that, in order to have a more integrated life, we should be aware of how our mind works and be able to stay present in all situations.
  • 00:45:00 The video discusses the importance of being fully present in the moment, and how to do this by cultivating a receptive, intuitive approach to life. It also discusses the importance of having a task or goal orientation, and how to integrate them both.
  • 00:50:00 The video discusses the practice of being here now, which is based on the understanding that you are not automatically bound by your past, and that you can change in midstream as you are able to do. It discusses the importance of being consistent and honoring your commitments, and how doing so can help you remain in the present.
  • 00:55:00 The speaker describes how, as he learned to be more present in the moment, he began to notice that going everywhere and collecting more experiences no longer had the same power over him. He eventually realized that what he really needed was to be accepted by the experience, and that by doing this he could begin to live more fully in the present.

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This video discusses the importance of the practice of being here now, which includes expanding one's boundaries outward to include everything. It relates this to the experience of a dying person, who said it was too much. The video then tells the story of a trip to see dolphins, which illustrates the concept of being here now.

  • 01:00:00 The video discusses the importance of rituals and how they can help us to connect with our natural surroundings and sense of oneness with all things. The speaker suggests that we should try to create new rituals every day, and that it is important to appreciate the moment fully.
  • 01:05:00 The speaker explains that judging ourselves and others is a habitual habit that comes from our ego. The speaker has trained themselves to notice when they are judging and to flip the judgment into appreciation. The speaker discusses the importance of appreciating our parents for the lessons they taught us and the role that relationships have played in our drama. From a soul's perspective, we are all participating in our own drama and it is impossible to appreciate another person without first appreciating ourselves.
  • 01:10:00 This video discusses how to strike a balance between mindfulness practice and play. It also discusses how to practice mindfulness and still have fun.
  • 01:15:00 The practice of being here now is described as a practice in which one becomes aware of the quality of the air, the movements of the bodies, and the state of emotional being in everyone around them. This awareness allows for a connection to be made that transcends the barriers of separation.
  • 01:20:00 The video discusses the practice of being here now, which includes expanding one's boundaries outward to include everything. It relates this to the experience of a dying person, who said it was too much. The video then tells the story of a trip to see dolphins, which illustrates the concept of being here now.
  • 01:25:00 This video features a friend of the creator's who was working with dolphins. He gets on a platform in the water and starts to swim with the dolphins, which begins to relax him. He then hugs one of the dolphins and experiences ecstasy. He realizes that this may not be proper and releases the dolphin. He then swims with the dolphins for another 40 minutes.

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