Buddhism teaches you to thank your parents for your birthday…
I should consider given them a party, they gave me this rebirth and the cause of my Dharma practice.
Buddhism teaches us that…
Whether they were good or complicated parents is not the point, they gave you a body and an opportunity to meet the Dharma.
That is a worthy reason.
(Jhampa)
Thank you for another year
I’ve completed another rotation around the sun, celebrating the moment I began this wonderful journey.
-J.L. Borges
Windmills of My Mind 
I like to think that every day I wake is as special as a birth day. Because haven’t I been born into the present moment that is the new day? Is not the day but a surprise full of blessings and experiences to be nurtured and appreciated?
Our parents of Creation are wondrous in their ability to manifest spectacular reality before our very eyes. And they do so without ever telling you how they know everything and still gift the beautiful journey of exploring a world of wonder through the eyes of an Aspect of Creation with childlike innocence guided by the ever gentle hands of Kindness And Wisdom.
Truly the Grand Divine is just so beautiful and special and thrills the imagination to consider how perfect it truly is.
Much love and luck and light and joy on your special day.
So glad to get to see your beautiful imagination contributing to the wonder of the day.
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Thanks, your words and wisdom add to it❤️
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Wishing you a wonderful birthday! 🎈
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Thank you Michelle ❤️
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Indeed it is a beautiful achievement ! Happy Birthday Solitaire!🎉🎊
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Thank you Antoinette ❤️
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When I was a teenager, I used to give my mom a bouquet of flowers and say, “Thank you for my birthday.” 💕
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That is beautiful Gail💐❤️
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She loved them. 🍃🌸
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Reblogged this on johncoyote and commented:
Wonderful and hopeful words and photos by a talented writer.
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This was wonderful. You made my day. Now I will go to the lake today and maybe create some art.
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Thank you John 🎐
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I love absolutely everything about this post & that cake is beautiful!! I hope you have a wonderful birthday!!
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Yes, thank you!🎐
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Happy belated birthday! My daughter and I always thank each other on our birthdays 🙂
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Wonderful! It’s a beautiful tradition 🎐
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Hope you had a very Happy Birthday
x 🎂 x
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Yes indeed, thank you!😊xx
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Happy Birthday! I’m happy you are here. ❤
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😀 thank you so much Diana❤️
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Belated Blessings my friend. To another year..
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Thank you!❤️
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True, but how many of us actually thank our parents when we’re living with them. This is a grown-up act.
Jean
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It is Jean, yet I try…
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Your perspective is different from anything I have known. I’ve pondered over your words and I really like them! What a wonderful attitude you have!! And of course, Happy Birthday!! xo
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Thank you so much AmyRose 🎐
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Happy belated Birthday, Gail!
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Thank you!
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This is a really beautiful concept, and such a great reminder to be thankful for the things and the people we tend to take for granted 💜
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A lovely post with great wisdom.
I know older people who still hate their long-dead parents. They remember every abuse. If you let go of the anger you can finally enjoy the present and hope for the future.
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Thank you so much Fred, happy Spring .
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Happy belated birthday and a beautiful post. K x
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Thank you Kerry🎐
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Nice blog 😇
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Thank you Saania 😊
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I agree with this way of seeing things. We should thank our parents for our lives more often. Thanks for this post, have a great day!
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Thank you Phil.
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