Tephlon Mind

This is a new term I learned today: Tephlon Mind.  From Steve Mays' Awakening the Buddha Within.

“The awakened mind is free flowing, natural and well rounded. It’s like Teflon — nothing sticks. On the other hand, the unawakened, ordinary mind is rigid, limited, and sticky like flypaper; the ordinary mind has corners and sharp jagged edges on which ideas get caught, hanging us up. Dualistic thinking is like Velcro; it takes two to tangle. Unitary vision is more like a crystal through which all forms of light can pass unimpeded.”

My friend Emily, by memory

The practice of tephlon mind can help when negative thoughts are crowding your mind and you begin to go with them.  If you can catch yourself you can stop.  Breathe.  Remember tephlon mind.  Go to your handy dandy "feel good" list and redirect your energy.  My latest feel good list includes drawing, swimming, listening to music, connecting with friends.

I just joined the YMCA so I can lap swim to rehab my new knee.  Side benefits: endorphin rush and getting out of the house for awhile.

What's your "feel good" list consist of?  Do you have one? Please share!