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"Dude, your computer is ubber slow!"
"Get outta town!"
"I need some more coffee."
"Wait, let me ask my best friend Google, he knows everything!"
What a dud!
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Being a Mom
Complete silence
Warm, wet kisses on the lips
Reading about new technologies
Making people laugh
Being around my family
Listening to babies laugh
Learning new technologies
Being challenged
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| 9/26/2004 |
| Lessons of the Lotus by Bhante Y. Wimala |
From the Lessons of Lotus, Bhante Y. Wimala:
Reflection: have a friend read this to you, or tape it and play it back, or simply read through it first and then practice:
Close your eyes and relax. Picture your parents. Try to remember how they might have taken care of you when you were a helpless little child, how much trouble they might have gone through to feed you and clothe you, také care of your needs, and love you. Remember that they are your origin, your flesh and blood, your beginning and roots.
Now, move your thoughts to yourself as you are today. You may be stronger, richer, or more educated than they. See wherther your ego is creating a barrier between you and your parents that keeps your from connectiong with them.
Remember how from infancy to the time you left home to be on your own, they were always with you. Recall the good times, such as the times they held you and listened to your hurts and fears, the times they fed you, told you stories, laughed with you, and put you to bed, the times they encouradged you, inspired you, and provided guidance. In your mind, thank your parents and with them well.
Now recall some of the times that you think were not so pleasant, the days you needed them and they were not there, the times there was lack of understanding and you felt hurt. Now, from your mature vantage point, try to recognize that all human beings, including your parents, have shortcomings and are entitled to make mistakes, like you. Try to forgive them for their scortcomings and mistakes. Think of your parents not just for their virtues or just for their shortcomings, but as human beings with an entitled mix or the two. Think of them as two beings who, mostly unknown to you, struggled agaisnt many hardships and hostile forces to ensure your survival. Thank them, therefor, for your survival.
Finally, say in your mind, "May peace be mine. May peace be with my parents. May peace be with all beings." Také a few deep breaths. Relax with your eyes closed for a few more minutes, and when you feel like it, open your eyes.
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If you enjoy this excerpt, go to Lessons of the Lotus and read a few more passages from the book. I'm sure you will enjoy!
Namaste |
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What if we could converse with, commune with the Maker of all things?
What if we could align with Him, the source of inner harmony, peace, oneness?
What if He wanted this so badly, He would die to make it ours?
What if that is what Jesus was all about?
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Pet Name: Kilikina
Geographic Location: San Diego, California, United States
Some Personal Stuff: I enjoy listening to my computer hum (it makes me so sleepy), driving the speed limit, blogging, and eating tomatoes and cheese. I like to whistle in public with a big smile on my face and say hello to complete strangers.
More Personal Stuff:
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What if we could converse with, commune with the Maker of all things?
What if we could align with Him, the source of inner harmony, peace, oneness?
What if He wanted this so badly, He would die to make it ours?
What if that is what Jesus was all about?