this means a lot tonight…

There are always moments when one feels empty and estranged. Such moments are most desirable, for it means the soul has cast its moorings and is sailing for distant places. This is detachment– when the old is over and the new has not yet come. If you are afraid the state may be distressing, but there is really nothing to be afraid of. Remember the instruction:
What ever you come across–go beyond.

- Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj

3 Comments »

  1. Kyle said,

    August 6, 2005 @ 6:46 pm

    Thank you for this! I needed this today.

  2. Roger Darlington said,

    August 9, 2005 @ 12:56 pm

    Great quote, Emily.

  3. Watermark said,

    August 14, 2005 @ 12:57 pm

    Despair

    There are always moments when one feels empty and estranged. Such moments are most desirable, for it means the soul has cast its moorings and is sailing for distant places. This is detachment– when the old is over and the new has not yet come. If you…

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