[OSList] How to prepare to be surprised?

[Peggy Holman]

I find some sort of regular practice -- for me, it's meditation -- opens me inside to be equipped to be present with whatever happens outside.  I think of it as cultivating equanimity.

An image comes to mind: the resilience of bamboo -- with strong roots, it bends with the wind.

And something Harrison says.  When faced with conflict, open more space.  Same applies to being surprised.  It's a good thing to do when surprised.

appreciatively,
Peggy



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On Apr 4, 2012, at 9:39 AM, Harold Shinsato wrote:

> Searching through the archives there were many many postings about "be prepared to be surprised". But "How to be prepared to be surprised" returned 0.
> 
> Any tips on how to prepare? It came up as a question today for me in conversation with someone - and I can't believe I've never thought about it before. How do you prepare to be surprised? Any thoughts, tips?
> 
>     Thanks!
>     Harold
> 
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