Rick, I happened on this teaching which is in the essence of my being and teaching, specifically family therapy. Blessings for the skillful teaching, the relevant quotes and connections to Buddhist Psychology. I have wonderful memories of seeing you years ago at BCBS. 🙏
Recently, my sisters and I faced what appeared to be a known….Medical practitioners indicated next steps for my sister, only to find out at the last minute, she was not even eligible for the very risky procedure. A week prior, my sister had already decided to take a pause, to be in the “not knowing” as she was wondering if it was the best way forward for her….this has eased the pressure to be “in the know” on all things medical in this situation….the power of pause, the power of the unknown, the “wisdom of insecurity” (Alan Watts)….thank you Dr. Rick for this important reminder to pause, doubt, allow the unknown to remain a question….
Your talks are always really brilliant and useful and help me enormously and this one too is extremely exciting - a real game changer - I’m in the theatre and spend all day saying I don’t know and ‘discovery first’ and it’s the most wonderful way to work - this really helps me to do this in all parts of my life and wow that Yeats poem! Thank you 🎉
I have a suggestion for you: How about creating a book by the inner sage that you are... similar to the idea of the Tao Te Ching but definitely yours, your own wisdom, outlook, humor, touches.... embrace your inner sage and do it... unless you have already done it... subtle, not too much talk or elaboration and maybe some subtle drawings... by you if you have the inclination - like the cricket singing down the river with an I do't know mind...😄 love that... but I am serious about the book. You have a lot of wisdom... I heard you mostly on Forrest's podcast and now yours... That is my impression of who you are! Let your inner sage loose and do it wholly expressing who you are on the inner plane. WOW. Will look forward to that! 🙏🌺
…And now, a question after pondering my last response….How does “not knowing” work in conjunction with actually “knowing” and facing a reality? Thinking about times when it is time to pause, be in the unknown, but in contrast to times when we really do know the “right action” (but delude ourselves or avoid the reality of a situation)….”to thine own self be true” as Shakespeare so aptly put it…. Would love to know your thoughts, perhaps in an upcoming session.
Not knowing is not necessarily permanent. Eventually through investigation we may learn certain truths, but there are always (many) things we don’t know. I find it relaxing to meditate with not knowing. However, choosing a surgeon is a different (?) matter.
You are amazing, Dr. Rick. I have received your newsletters for years. I absolutely love your work. Thank you sincerely for being YOU! 💫
Amen a recovering knower
Wonderful 🙏🏼
Thank you for sharing this wisdom 🙏
I’ve saved this to my best ones playlist. Thank you so much.
Wish I had a dad like u growing up.
Such a wonderful talk and, practice ! Thank you so much 🙏
Thank you. So helpful.
Thank you
Rick, I happened on this teaching which is in the essence of my being and teaching, specifically family therapy. Blessings for the skillful teaching, the relevant quotes and connections to Buddhist Psychology. I have wonderful memories of seeing you years ago at BCBS. 🙏
Lao Tzu “ If you know you don’t know, it’s superior. If you don’t know but think you know, it’s sickness “
Recently, my sisters and I faced what appeared to be a known….Medical practitioners indicated next steps for my sister, only to find out at the last minute, she was not even eligible for the very risky procedure. A week prior, my sister had already decided to take a pause, to be in the “not knowing” as she was wondering if it was the best way forward for her….this has eased the pressure to be “in the know” on all things medical in this situation….the power of pause, the power of the unknown, the “wisdom of insecurity” (Alan Watts)….thank you Dr. Rick for this important reminder to pause, doubt, allow the unknown to remain a question….
Your talks are always really brilliant and useful and help me enormously and this one too is extremely exciting - a real game changer - I’m in the theatre and spend all day saying I don’t know and ‘discovery first’ and it’s the most wonderful way to work - this really helps me to do this in all parts of my life and wow that Yeats poem! Thank you 🎉
Very helpful session. Thank you. Will Listen again! 🌺🙏
Really a game changing attitude. Thank you
I have a suggestion for you: How about creating a book by the inner sage that you are... similar to the idea of the Tao Te Ching but definitely yours, your own wisdom, outlook, humor, touches.... embrace your inner sage and do it... unless you have already done it... subtle, not too much talk or elaboration and maybe some subtle drawings... by you if you have the inclination - like the cricket singing down the river with an I do't know mind...😄 love that... but I am serious about the book. You have a lot of wisdom... I heard you mostly on Forrest's podcast and now yours... That is my impression of who you are! Let your inner sage loose and do it wholly expressing who you are on the inner plane. WOW. Will look forward to that! 🙏🌺
My mind has lots of questions for him.. I don't need to have answers for them?
…And now, a question after pondering my last response….How does “not knowing” work in conjunction with actually “knowing” and facing a reality? Thinking about times when it is time to pause, be in the unknown, but in contrast to times when we really do know the “right action” (but delude ourselves or avoid the reality of a situation)….”to thine own self be true” as Shakespeare so aptly put it…. Would love to know your thoughts, perhaps in an upcoming session.
I have been wondering for awhile that if not knowing is the end to suffering, should we continue science?
Not knowing is not necessarily permanent. Eventually through investigation we may learn certain truths, but there are always (many) things we don’t know. I find it relaxing to meditate with not knowing. However, choosing a surgeon is a different (?) matter.
Yeats👌