Last week I tried to focus on having reverence for nature and all sentient beings. Some days went better than others, but because of an awareness of my successes and failures, I feel it was a worthwhile learning experience. I spoke hurtful words to someone in anger. Do unto others as you would have them do to you. I left trash in the field because it was dark and we were too lazy to get a flashlight and find everything. We must be the change we wish to see in the world. I found a giant bug in the garage and instead of squashing it, moved it outside. Every living thing has inherent buddha nature. I sent my sister a letter and a little care package to encourage her through this mess she has to deal with. Everyone suffers. We can do our part to decrease the pain of others. I watered, fed, and nurtured my little seedlings. They're growing quite nicely and remind me of the beauty and power of mother earth.
This week, observe the material things in your daily life. How do you handle objects that cross your path - yours and others? Do you recycle? Do you waste water in the shower? Are you energy efficient? Are you tempted by what's not yours? Try to practice random acts of spontaneous kindness. Act upon your friendly, benevolent impulses. At the end of the week, measure your wealth in non material terms. How many sunsets or dawns did you watch? How many times did you appreciate nature? Did you smile enough?The plan to increase my daily meditation time didn't exactly happen. We'll give it another go this week. Small steps, small steps.
Pictures as promised! Here is the latest addition to the altar.
I love the green that's laced throughout.
Beautiful detail.
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