023 -- Cultivating the Garden & Planting the Seeds of Wholesomeness; Mark Wiesman, 06/21/22
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Like gardening and growing crops, spiritual practice involves cultivating the mind and body.  In this week's talk, MOI teacher Mark Wiesman explains how we can develop a mind inclined towards wholesome qualities of peace, contentment, compassion, and understanding.  He states that it's about creating the conditions for skillful thoughts and habits while uprooting the unwholesome weeds of greed and anger.   Mark repeatedly emphasizes that cultivating the garden of mind is not about forcing things or being attached to an outcome.  Instead, he encourages us to let go of struggling and allow things to unfold naturally.  Like growing any crop, cultivating the soil of the mind requires lots of work and dedication.  There will be unexpected challenges that arise.  But eventually, the crops ripen and the fruits of practice do come.    If you feel inspired by these teachings, and wish to practice generosity, please consider supporting MOI and its teachers by visiting, https://mindfulnessoutreachinitiative.org/generosity/   
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