Impermanence
It's a concept in philosophy, so in my life. Talks about how everything is always in transition.
Learned about this first while in Vipassana.
mentioned the concept, in Pali, anicca. Anicca, is a compound word consisting of "a" meaning non-, and "nicca" meaning "constant, continuous, permanent". While 'nicca' is the concept of continuity and permanence, 'anicca' refers to its exact opposite; the absence of permanence and continuity.Wiki
Impermanence, also known as the philosophical problem of change, is a philosophical concept addressed in a variety of religions and philosophies. In Eastern philosophy it is best known for its role in the
. It is also an element of Hinduism. In Western philosophy it is most famously known through its first appearance in Greek philosophy in the writings of Heraclitus and in his doctrine of panta rhei (everything flows). In Western philosophy the concept is also called becoming.Thoughts
is a good way to notice impermanence. The breath arises, and then falls away. Each breath comes and goes, without us being tethered to it. And because of that, when a breath leaves, we don't suffer. Because of that, when a breath arrives, we don't elate. Contrast that to our minute to minute interactions with ourselves and others. In a relationship, when things don't go our way, we feel discomfort. We crave what was once there. In being with oneself, we tend to avoid emotions of depression, sadness, anger…things that we consider unpleasant. On the other hand, we do as much as possible to feel good in our bodies, minds, and in others. We attempt to create constant harmony, something that is unattainable. Everything is in flow, and because of that, things will never stay the same.Best ways to practice impermanence is through
and finding within one's self, not depending on others.tags: related: links: