Elements of Mindfulness

Have you ever said or heard of “it’s all in your mind”?  The following is a collection of insightful verses and good practices to train your mind.  In one-way or another, it has helped me tremendously to overcome depression and many other difficulties in life.  With humble awareness I would now pass it on to you and dedicate any merit this action incur to all sentient beings.  May these words always nourish your mind and comfort you when you  feel down!  Please use it or give this booklet to someone who can use it.

Clear mind is like the full moon in the sky. Sometimes clouds come and cover it, but the moon is always behind them. Clouds go away, then the moon shines brightly. So don't worry about clear mind: it is always there. When thinking comes, behind it is clear mind. When thinking goes, there is only clear mind. Thinking comes and goes, comes and goes, You must not be attached to the coming or the going.
              —Zen Master Seung Sahn