I feel like the wind has been knocked out of my sails. I was just beginning to get over my Dad, and then my beloved Skippy went missing a few days ago. Don't even know how my blue eyed boy got out of the house. I have done everything I can to get him back, but hopes are fading. I feel my stars and heavens are all out of sync at the moment, bad karma. I even have the resident crazy cat woman on the case. She is sniffing around the woods in the back as I type, with her pocket friend!
I turned to my old favorite book today for comfort, I also ate everything in the fridge.
I have read, and re read this book at various stages of my life. It took me away from being unhappy in my church going, and helped me find my own beliefs, my own religion based on all the many religions I have studied. The Buddhist faith makes so much sense to me. Living in the moment, thinking about every thing we do, and say. Simple -- suits me.
This small book is offered as a bell of mindfulness, a reminder that happiness is possible only in the present moment. Of course, planning for the future is a part of life. But even planning can only take place in the present moment. This book is an invitation to come back to the present moment and find peace and joy. I offer some of my experiences and a number of techniques that may be of help. But please do not wait until finishing this book to find peace. Peace and happiness are available in every moment. Peace is every step. We shall walk hand in hand. Bon voyage. Thich Nhat Hanh.
Peace, and love to all. In this crazy, bitter, and twisted world, this man gives me the strengh to go on, and be 'me'.
Oh Wendy, no! I am so sorry that skippy has gone missing. Please keep me posted and I am thinking of you my lovely.
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Posted by: Claire | August 25, 2011 at 07:11 AM