INVESTIGATION

Written By Duane Nelson


2 IDEAS FROM ME

  • Investigation transforms passive mindfulness into active wisdom. Mindfulness notices what is happening, but investigation dives deep into root causes of why it is happening. Investigating emotions reveals causes and conditions. Looking into thoughts uncovers their impermanence and lack of inherent self. Inquiry into habits discloses how clinging or aversion fuels it.

  • When facing the overwhelm of anxiety, investigation energizes the mind and transforms curiosity into clarity. Investigation is the bridge between awareness and insight that turns experience into wisdom, removes confusion, and reveals the true nature of reality. It’s ok to experience anxiety once you accept it as it is (impermanent) and remember that set backs have silver linings.

2 QUOTES FROM SAGES

  • “To meditate is to look deeply into things—to investigate and to see their true nature.”—Ajahn Chah

  • “Investigation is curiosity applied to the present moment.”—Bikkhu Analayo

1 QUESTION FOR YOU TO EXPLORE

  • What is your daily investigation habit?

Namaste,

Duane Nelson

Duane Nelson

Ultrajourney Insight is an Anacortes Washington-based non-profit organization providing mindfulness & well-being services designed to ignite the adventure of a lifetime. The founder, Duane Nelson, is a writer, speaker, and teacher with four decades of parenting, wilderness, & international technology leadership. His professional insights come from chemical engineering and automation leadership at Philips, Intel, and Amazon. His adventure insights flow from ultramarathons, mountaineering, canyoneering, and adventure racing in Nepal, Alaska, Colorado, Washington, Oregon, Hawaii, Mexico, British Columbia and Alberta.

https://ultrajourneyinsight.org
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