InnerSelf Daily Inspiration - October 29, 2026

InnerSelf Daily Inspiration October 29, 2026 How to Maintain Mindfulness with Whatever Feelings Arise By Matthew Flickstein When this insight occurs, we discover the difference between a feeling and the mind’s aversive reaction to that feeling. This insight transforms our relationship to feelings, enabling us to maintain our equanimity with whatever feelings arise. — Matthew Flickstein When we practice mindfulness of feelings, we shift our focus from noticing the impermanent, conditioned, and selfless nature of the body to identifying these same three characteristics as attributes of the mind and mental objects. As we begin to investigate feelings, the interdependence of the mind and body becomes evident. In the same way that we isolated the body from all other objects of consciousness when we began the body contemplations, it is essential to remain mindful of “the feelings in the feelings”. We need to avoid dwelling on any judgments, decisions, or internal commentary that may arise based upon the feelings we are observing. We must be careful not to identify with the feelings and consider them “ours”. We simply maintain a mindful awareness of each feeling as it presents itself to consciousness from moment to moment. Although feelings automatically arise whenever there is sense contact, the type of feeling that we experience can be influenced by our perception of the sense object being experienced. For example, hearing someone sing while we are listening to the radio may result in a pleasant feeling, but hearing someone sing when we are trying to meditate may result in an unpleasant feeling. Recognizing that we cannot control everyone or everything in our life may create an unpleasant feeling, but realizing that there is no self to be in control can result in a feeling of equanimity. Read the Full Article

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Recap

This week’s issue focuses on navigating uncertainty through awareness, emotional insight, and conscious decision-making. With the addition of expanded astrology tools, readers gain both practical and reflective guidance for personal growth and life transitions.

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