Archive: August 2013

“Remember that this is not something we do just once or twice. Interrupting our destructive habits and awakening our heart is the work of a lifetime.”
~ Pema Chodron

I’m truly loving this beautiful breeze we’ve been blessed with these past few days. While our temperatures don’t vary too much here through the course of the year, it’s been wonderful having this natural bit of air-conditioning to our summer’s sun ….

So yesterday, I spoke to The 4 Noble Truths. Whenever I am uncertain, or feel myself grasping, I can always go to look at them, and they immediately help quite my mind. read more

“If we learn to open our hearts, anyone, including the people who drive us crazy, can be our teacher.”
~ Pema Chodron

Today, I wish to simply express the Buddha’s first teaching.

From love to deeper love ….

The Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta, which means the Turning of the Wheel of Truth or the Setting the Wheel of Dhamma in Motion, was given on the full-moon day of July, 600BC.

This discourse was given to the five ascetics who were Buddha’s former companions, at the Deer Park (now called Sarnath), near Benares, India. read more

“Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.”
~ Mother Teresa

I hope you too can see the big heart in the clouds this morning. And I owe this one to Spencer, as I was fast asleep when the sun peaked over the horizon. Tired from a long day yesterday.

So Spencer, this post is for you …

I don’t tell you often enough how much you mean to me …

And for all of you, go tell someone you love them today.

Heck, tell everyone … Kids, parents, siblings, friends, neighbors. read more