prayers
PL Precept # 16 All things progress and develop
Believe in the power of prayer…
Oyashikiri
Archive for the ‘faith’ Category
jeudi
With the lunar new year not far off… I let my thoughts drift to another place and time… in my youth, I dreamed of being able to wander the grounds of a monastery high in the mountains. I knew I would feel at home .. looking out into the distance… hearing the soft chanting of the monks… the sweet smell of incense and sandalwood wafting through the air. I never made it to China but my Mom and sister did… . no their interests were not mine… but they did get to explore and bring home memories of a land that was very different from the world we knew. My time abroad was spent in Japan.. smiles with a soft stirring in my heart as I recall the cherry blossoms… and the rice fields as i wandered and took in life in Japan. I loved it there, but I missed hearing English and French, oui, je suis Canadianne …
We can’t always do all the things we want to… but we can explore and take in the world around us, every day there is something new to discover. We need only look around, and reach out, be open to try something new, something different, try something you have never done before. It’s a thought, think about it.
Once upon a time .. we used an expression, “arm chair traveler” have you heard it? do you know it’s meaning? Now I am an “internet buff” I use different platforms to explore my interests. In person, travel to far distant places is no longer a possibility for me, I’m just not interested in airports, long lines, customs, politics.. I simply want to enjoy life and the pleasures available to me. I am thankful for the experiences I have had, and the many wonderful people I’ve met along the way…. now I make no apologies for making time for ME… my interests, my joy at being able to explore places via the creative efforts of others.. I am learning and appreciating the talent and skills of creative minds that impact my world in a positive way.
I discovered I like being happy. I like sharing that happiness… and if it isn’t what others want who are in my space.. I move on. simply said. life is to be enjoyed.
Always express yourself for the happiness of others as well as yourself.
The happiness of those around you can lead to your own happiness. Cultivate a heart to always wish for the happiness of others.
PL2015.12
Oyashikiri
virtual landscape in SL (Second Life) http://www.secondlife.com
dimanche
Today is the first day of February, and being the first, it is a day of service /celebration at the church, On the first of every month, we celebrate -Day of Peace – Through this ceremony we pray for World Peace and dedicate ourselves to live as peaceful human beings in our own worlds which include, home, school, work and communityl
Harmony brings us Peace
Let’s strive to always maintain good relationships at home, at work and in the community we live in.
PL2020.1
Oyashikiri
“Ignorance is always quick to speak.”
jeudi
Some times a picture = a thousand words.
Snow can turn a world into a wonderland
No one an take away the joy you get from putting your whole heart into something.
The joy you feel when you’ve put your all into something is yours and yours alone. Nobody can take that away from you.
PL2020.29
Oyashikiri
Till soon.
mecredi
In the forest deep – it is thought I sleep
but if honesty is the order of the day
then I must confess to always be at play
for I have been here so long and my roots run so deep
that while I look like I am standing still
every molecule of my being is alive and unafraid
of whatever mischief I can display,
For living is an art I have honed well
See if you can look away
when I deign to display
my perfect blending into the landscape today.
Oh and by the way
Life is art is PL Precept #1
wanna come play
you can be the sun, I will be the moon
together we will make it a perfect day.
Q
Sunday
Always have presence of mind
If you overexert yourself, you will get easily swayed by emotion. Always put the best Makoto * with presence of mind.
PL2023.25
Oyashikiri
*Makoto (sincerity)
Wednesday
If you are going to do it…… Put your whole heart into it.
Your degree of seriousness will affect the outcome. Your daily accumulation of effort towards your goals shows just how serious you are.
PL2019
Your words are windows to your heart
For out of abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. Matthew 12:34
Oyashikiri
Wednesday
Hors d’oeuvres – Onion Bhaji with Tamarind sauce
It is not often I allow myself the luxury of picking these delicious delights up, but after last night I felt I deserved something special. If anyone knows what the country of origin is for these tasty morsels I would appreciate it if you could let me know. I came across them about a year or so ago, there was a package on sale at a local specialty food shop … I thought why not… I was feeling adventurous.. I was not prepared for just how much I would enjoy them. I suspect they are laden with calories.. so I don’t allow myself the luxury, especially when prices have gone up so much. I eat them cold right out of the packaging. (they are found in the fresh food deli section .)
What happened last night. Grief,, sorrow, delayed reaction to the loss of my precious Canaille.
Canaille was a Porti (Portuguese Water Dog) who stole my heart the moment I met her. She and I bonded like nothing I had ever experienced before. We went everywhere together, she was my constant companion, My husband graciously allowed her to sleep with us, he knew there was no parting us.
When he was diagnosed with terminal cancer with only a very limited time to live, I rushed home to get documents they needed at the hospital and get personal items he needed. When I got home, she was having a stroke… I rushed her to the vet… and… well… you know the rest… it was a devasting day for me, but I needed to move forward. I never had time to properly grieve for her… Then recently a friend sent me pictures he found on an old disk I had given him… the above picture was what he sent me… Its been 8 years but the blinding grief, hit me so suddenly it was like it happened yesterday. We can’t go back, life moves on… but …. the hurt, the sorrow, the stabbing reality of the loss …. has shaken me to the core.
Life is fleeting, please… don’t squander time with loved ones… cherish the moments you get to hold them, share time with them… when its gone, there is nothing left but the memory.
Today’s message..
Offer your services instead of expecting from others.
Take the initiative to do what you can to help others. Understand their needs and act swiftly.
PL2020.14
Although the tongue weighs very little, few people are able to hold it. (God’s little devotional book)
Oyashikiri
Tuesday
Dance like no one is watching
When you think “I’ve got it” Think again!
It is easy to misinterpret the situation and jump to conclusions. Always have a humble attitude and double check to make sure.
PL2020.13
We’ve had a warm spell, snow, rain, freezing rain, and now.. forecast is temperatures to dip back to more normal temps.. -11 degrees… fun! Be careful out there.
Oyashikiri
3rd. Sat.
The everyday things you do will show when it really counts
If you have a tendency to be careless about everyday matters, you cannot expect to perform well at crucial times.
PL2020.3
Oyashikiri
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