Good and Evil

From the recent Desert Classic… Robbie Leatham and his dearest ever mom, Carol Leatham, Scott Carnahan, and BE.
“When any single thought arises, both good and evil are there. If one will think about the foundation of good and evil, and do good and refrain from evil, his mind will become correct of itself.”
-Takuan Soho
“The foundation of good” are helpful thoughts…
Because I was paying attention when I set my phone down, I now know where it is.
I am not going to care about the weather (substitute any experience) because it cannot be changed.
“The foundation of evil” are disturbing thoughts…
Disturbing thoughts always include desire: I wish “this” (substitute any experience) was not how it is.
You are naturally happy when your thoughts are carefree.
In the silence of self-awareness, the mind becomes correct of itself. “Correct,” in that the mind sheds its deceptive nature.
“Haven’t you yourself created the mind that thinks up all the illusory conditions? This insight must be perfectly incorporated.”
-Hongzhi
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Rest in wordless awareness. And find yourself there.