Someone gave me a copy of a very interesting little book: Learning to Dance Inside by George Fowler. In it, Fowler takes a look at what is required in order to begin a meditative practice:
You don't have to practice any specific techniques to purse this path. And, fortunately, you don't have to have a quiet temperament or special talent for concentration. You don't even have to have complete control of your imagination (that's good, because it can't be done anyway). You don't have to sit in a darkened room and light candles or listen to themeless music. You don't have to dedicate a huge swath of time to it or have a certain kind of soft-spoken, unflappable personality. Nor do you have to give up an interest in incarnate things such as delightful food and passionate sex.
All that you must ensure is that, more than anything else, you hunger for peace and joy - your ultimate fulfillment.
All being want to be happy, we learn from the meditative tradition. Meditation is the way for it really to happen. I look forward to seeing you all in class!
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