It's Not About You - 08-25-21 by Sokuzan - SokukoJi.org

We are always trying to protect, extend, and defend ourselves, or do something about me me me and my wonderful stuff. When you are being accused of something and fear getting pulled into others’ projections, meet people where they’re at. The paranoia is dependently arisen; you can’t get rid of it. You may need to relate to whatever arises in your mind stream or the apparent mind stream of others in a skillful way. It’s not about you, except when you’re training your mind – then it is about you.

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