Let this be a day of rest and contemplation
The sun has just come
out today about a half an hour ago. Before it was grey and wet. Now, I can go
for a walk.
I meant to go earlier in
the rain, but instead I took a nap, which really was refreshing...sigh.
I am celebrating Labor Day by being laid back
and easy going. My blood pressure is probably low and slow and satisfied...
That, dear friend is a
good Buddhist practice...
Earlier today I caramelized
an onion to add to my steamed vegetables tonight.
I love that it takes so
long to caramelize an onion and the sweet, pungent smell it wafts in the air
As I am out on my walk
smelling the fresh air and cut grass I'll remember that I have good steamed vegetables
over quinoa with caramelized onions for my evening meal and I'll even smell it
and look forward to it...that, dear friend, is a good Buddhist
practice...giving oneself small sweet gifts to focus on
And as I see the sun
shining in through the speckled unclean window, I remember that later I will
have the pleasure of cleaning it with warm water and white vinegar and a soft
rag and seeing it clear again I will smile, satisfied at my
accomplishment...small sweet tasks that give simple pleasure..
That, dear friend is a
good Buddhist practice...
Happy Labor Day! Be Kind
to yourself today. Celebrate your life, simply...and that, my dear friend is
good Buddhist practice...
Amen
RK
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