Eclipse
Sometimes I think of the Sun and Moon as lovers who rarely meet, always chase, and almost, always miss one another. But once in a while, they do catch up, and they kiss, and the world stares in awe of their eclipse. Continue reading Eclipse
Tag: Wisdom
I Thank My Parents
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 … Continue reading I Thank My Parents
Wisdom
Things We Hear
I’m slowly learning that even if I react, it won’t change anything, it won’t make people suddenly love me and respect me, it won’t magically change their minds. Sometimes it’s better to let things be, let people go, don’t fight for closure don’t ask for explanations, don’t chase answers and don’t expect people to understand … Continue reading Things We Hear
Everyone is Important
The razor blade is sharp but it can’t cut a tree. The axe is strong but can’t cut the hair. Everyone is important according to her/his own unique purpose. Never look down on anyone unless you are admiring their shoes. Continue reading Everyone is Important
Cocoon
Don’t let your struggles become your identity Continue reading Cocoon
I Feel Like Someone Cancelled Summer on Me
Art by Helena Nelson Reed In medieval times, moats were created around a castle to keep attackers away. Sometimes they were deep trenches; sometimes times they were filled with water. I may have created an emotional moat around some areas of my life to keep the hurt at bay. I’m not admitting to something I … Continue reading I Feel Like Someone Cancelled Summer on Me
The Seasons of my Life
Know Your True Nature
( art by Anne Brooks) Continue reading Know Your True Nature
Chains of Habits
“Chain of habits are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken” -Warren Buffett This is my life, I am both moved and confused by it. I’m experiencing things that I’m inspired, and things I never will come to terms with. I have loved people that I have lost, but … Continue reading Chains of Habits
Windmills of My Mind 