Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Who me...complain?

Complaining is one of the ego’s favorite strategies for strengthening itself.
I know I read this line by Eckhart Tolle (in A New Earth) years ago. I read it again a few weeks ago and this time it has been hanging on.  I’ve started noticing my complaints and how, when I pay attention, I can feel the wall they create that separates me from something, often a person who has inspired my complaining.  I am fascinated by the prevalence of complaining and some of the trivial things that inspire it.  This awareness has lessened slightly my complaining mind.  Sometimes I laugh at the things I complain about.  I am curious about the nature and value, if any, of this addicting habit.
 


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