During the practice of Zazen I realized that something inside me denies that I am lovable. That something does not allow true and unconditional love for myself. Consequently I cannot meet other people with open pure and bright heart. How can I let go of everything when I'm not able to accept myself?

September 8, 2014, 6:25 pmZazen is not something complicated where you accept or throw yourself away. Zazen is only zazen. Cleaning is only cleaning. Eating is only eating. Whatever you do, do not add any decorations.

During the practice of Zazen I realized that something inside me denies that I am lovable. That something does not allow true and unconditional love for myself. Consequently I cannot meet other people with open pure and bright heart. How can I let go of everything when I'm not able to accept myself?

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