Live each day filled with hope. Even those situations when you feel trapped with no way out, face every challenge with purpose and enthusiasm and you will always find a way. (PL2019.2)
Don’t count the days, make the days count. (Muhammad Ali)
Oyashikiri
“Thank you” again and again, It feels great if someone tells you “thank you” even many times. By repeating this become a person who comes up with the words “thank you” naturally. (PL2023.8)
Happy Birthday wishes go out to everyone who is celebrating a birthday this week. Enjoy your special time!
Church BBQ after service today. !!!!
Oyashikiri
open spaces – quiet places
the moment you realize
because words are spoken
does not make it real
actions speak louder than words
Kuei ( hexagram 38) I Ching
This is a time when you may meet with dualism in your own nature.
This sense of wholeness in a world of contradiction can bring you great depth of character and peace of mind
PL Precept #16 All things progress and develop
PL Precept # 18 Each moment is a turning point
Pl Precept #20 Live maintaining equilibrium between mind and matter.
People who like to make an effort can enjoy anything. Those who spare no effort for anything and anyone know the joy of making art. Make an effort with willingness. (PL2023.6)
Oyashikiri
“Now” is always the start of something new. Leave the past in the past. What is important is “What you are going to do now” Using the present as a starting point, move forward on a path towards improvement and progress. (PL2014.24)
Oyashikiri
In my wandering yesterday, I came across a book at charity. I don’t need anymore books, but you know how it is.. your eye falls on something, and after you pick it up to look at it, it somehow stays in your hand.
The life 101 series – You can’t afford the luxury of a negative thought. by John-Robert and Peter McWilliams
“Tis the good reader that makes the book; in every book he finds passages which seem to be confidences or asides hidden from all else and unmistakably meant for his ears; The profit of books is according to the sensibility of the reader; until it is discovered by an equal mind and heart. Emerson
Value your intuition. (PL2014.19)
Oyashikiri
Photo. Shirley K.
Most of the shadows of this life are caused by our standing in our own sunshine. (Ralph Waldo Emerson)
It’s easy to place the blame on others and society for the problems you encounter in life. But you are the one with the power to change the outcome. (PL2019.28)
Oyashikiri
There are so many doors that I’ve come across over the years.. this one is not fancy, it isn’t part of historic site, but it is part of a very welcoming veranda .. on a busy street of a small town where tourist flock in the summer to be near the water. The lawn is always manicured and the flowering shrubs seem to always be in bloom, at least when I have been visiting the town. The chairs are placed so that the owner(s) can sit and watch the world go by.
In today’s busy world where usually everyone is in a hurry, needing to get this done, or get somewhere, I found this little bit of “tranquility” inviting. The door seemed solid, reliable and there to ensure the visitors were welcomed .. either to sit and visit on the veranda or be admitted inside. The house with the pretty veranda, inviting chairs, without the door would be “a blank wall ” .. look … without the door, there is no invitation to come and sit a spell, agree? The door is what makes the “magic”
When was the last time you sat and just watched the world go by. I mean a lazy laid back, sit and simply enjoy the moment… moment? No cell phone, iPad, tablet .. just YOU.. oh ok, maybe an ice cold beverage.
For more doors, visit No Facilities (Dan’s site) https://nofacilities.com/2024/07/11/beer-club-doors/
Today’s words of wisdom..
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)
Looks innocent enough. It is actually beautiful and inviting. However what you don’t see the vicious insect population that is just lying in wait for the delicious taste human flesh and the intoxicating blood that they can feed on. The extreme weather we have been having, very hot, humid and sometimes very wet weather, has been a challenge if you go out into the woods on a regular basis.
Even layered in clothes and wearing hat with netting, you are not safe, they find a way to get at you I had hoped to avoid chemical sprays/lotions and such, but … the itching, swelling welts mean having to take an antihistamine .. so either way, I have to use a pharmaceutical product. There is the option that I can stay a prisoner in my home.. not go out till the biting insect season lets up.. But .. then I miss being outdoors where I can enjoy the wildlife etc. … Choices, eh!
Let’s work towards our goals while keeping a clear vision of what we hope to achieve. Your strong conviction and Makoto(sincere effort) will help drive you towards accomplishing what you set out to do. (PL 2014.2)
Common sense.. but a reminder anyway, there are public washrooms in the way of small stand alone huts. At this time of year, be careful, you are exposing sensitive areas of your body . .. the ninja biters attack .. Use with caution. Just saying.
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