The Joy of Death
Breathe in and know that there is sadness. Breathe out and know that there is joy. Breathe in, breathe out and know that death is life.
Inspirational
Just Look for Peace
Life is swept along, next-to-nothing its span…. drop the world’s bait and look for peace.
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Friends in the Desert
They are involuntary Buddhist monks. Their monastery is a California State Prison. On that long drive, as we watch the heat waves bounce off the highway or chase the sunset, our discussion usually turns toward gratitude, and learning. We share the gratitude we feel for being allowed to share the dharma with our special desert sangha.
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No One is My Family and Everyone is My Family
There are two quotes that I draw on frequently. One is for when I encounter challenges and the other is a reminder of the importance of being kind to others. I know you will be able to tell which is which:
“When someone tells me “no,”, it doesn’t mean I can’t do it, it simply means I can’t do it with them.” – Karen E. Quinones Miller
“We are all just walking each other home.” – Ram Dass
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My Mother’s Garden: Death, Beauty, and Impermanence
There is a lot of death in the garden. Some plants are not meant to last more than one season, some become diseased and die, some die from old age. Sound familiar? Mom never let gardening deaths and disappointments get the better of her.
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