Phrases of Inquiry, recognize the moods our mind.
Example:
- Is there dread, in me?
- Is there anger, in me?
- Is there wanting, in me?
How to Practice with ‘Phrases of Inquiry’
- At the start of each day, check for the mood in the mind. Repeat as required.
- Stop & Drop- Stop the over-thinking by dropping more attention inside the body.
- Open & Inquire-Opening up the body gently with the in-breath to inquire, what is there?
Moods of Un-happiness:
- Anxiety, Fear or Anger
- Self-Pity or Selfishness
- Dullness or Laziness
- Anxious or Restless
- Doubt or Confusion
Guide Lines:
- What is the main mood in the mind?
- Where can the mood be felt in the body?
- Non-judgment, do not judge the mood as good or bad!
- Interest, become interested in all of body, mind and spirit.
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Source- G Ross Clark