Life is a Blessing

No Accident

For Lisa's Last Day:
February 25, 2008
Spreading Appreciation
Gemini Daily Horoscope from Daily OM

You may feel thankful today for the many blessings you have received. The gratitude you feel may be coupled with a clear understanding of the fact that many people have not been similarly blessed in their lives. You may long to be of service to others, perhaps within your social circle, workplace, or community. You will likely take great pride in the work you are able to do on other people’s behalf and feel good about their appreciation. Be on the lookout for opportunities to assist the people you encounter throughout your day, as even a small gesture of kindness could mean a lot to its recipient. If you wish to do good but are nervous about meeting those in need today, consider asking friends and family members to join you in your endeavors.

One of the best ways you can express gratitude for the blessings you’ve been given is to bring similar blessings into the life of someone less fortunate. Serving others can remind you of the vastly different circumstances people must face over the course of their lives and help you understand the magnitude of your blessings. As you lift people’s spirits, you’ll likely ruminate on your life and be thankful. You will feel a singular joy today at being afforded the opportunity to touch the lives of those people who need your assistance the most.

Interdependent Web of Existence

Mama spider came by last night. Another holy messenger, she paused on her travails for a quick hello and some meditation.
She landed on the prayer flags; the flags the wind ripples as our prayers are carried across the universe. Prayers for a peaceful existence for all sentient creatures, now and forever, Amen. A spider on any other landing would but be easy to squash. The karmic cost is blatant here.

The metaphor is not lost on this mere mortal.

Because this is far from the first Word to come blowing on the wind,
right to my feet.

Yesterday, in my newest copy of UU World, I find the word Communitarian as a movement towards democratic community, a search for balance between "I" and "We." The message awaiting my hungry heart was this:
Look deeply into community and you see individual selves each with inherent worth and dignity.
Reading further, I found more questions (most of them not mine), no real answers... my thoughts drifted to the 7th Principle: Respect for the interconnected web of existence of which we are all a part.
You see, this spider came by just at the right time to add some visual to the thoughts swirling 'round this skull o'mine. She knew this delivery would be a safe two-fold bet for her. She somehow knew I'd ponder the deep effects of her death. That I'd take to heart the outcome of casting her from my circle. She knew I'd honor her right to motherhood above the prayer flags (can't you see Seven Years in Tibet playing in your mind?). I've already begun thanking her children for the future crittery pests they'll consume, saving me from their bother.
So, we're all part of this interconnected web... and sometimes, the strings get **twanged** and the effort of hanging on becomes just a bit too much. Never mind that it just may be the 1,974 things you're juggling at the moment that are impeding your ability to get a grip on your corner of the web, by all means speak out at the most recent twanging. It's human to make that one **twang** The Twang but it isn't. It's a twang, for real. A valid twang. One that should be looked at and examined and done away with. Not The Twang requiring reptile brained immediate action, more like thoughtful consideration. Hell, maybe even a prayer or 42.
Instead I find myself feeling much like Frodo in the cave, wondering
just when the hell is Samwise gonna get here and cut me loose?

Alternating with Charlotte's attitude of This is the way the world works...

Today's Sign

...a friendly reminder from the gods-disguised-as-thugs ♥ coalition
(you'd think they'd have a better acronym)

Point taken.

Thanks.

In good company...

My Sacred Life, Day 30

Deep Breath of Courage
modeled here by my friend
Ruby!

Happy (freakin) Anniversary Honey!

Let the Healing Begin

Lisa had a message for me yesterday.
Okay, it wasn't for me and she posted it last week;
yesterday was when I needed to read it.
And I need to read it some more.
Everyday for a while.
I think the tale she quotes, which I can't wait to read,
speaks volumes to Bodhicitta.
The ever-stretching heart.
Happy Heart Day. Happy Open Heart Day.
May our hearts be Open to the Gifts of Love from the Universe ♥

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Do any of us know the ripples we cause with the drops of our Pure Intent? My the ripples I send forth represent fully the love with which they are sent. Amen.

May all sentient beings have equanimity, free from attachment, aggression and prejudice.
May they be happy, and have the causes for happiness.
May they be free from suffering and causes for suffering.
May they never be separated from the happiness that is free from suffering.
May they never be separated from the happiness that is free from suffering.
May they never be separated from the happiness that is free from suffering.

My Sacred Life, Day 29

Is willing to accept that she creates her own reality except for some of the parts where she can't help but wonder what the hell she was thinking.

My Sacred Life, Day 28

sometimes life needs warning signs.