I am very happy…. Because I have conquered myself…. and not the world. I am very happy…. Because I have loved the world and not myself.
Sri Chinmoy
Just because you think it…. doesn’t make it true
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Everyone smiles in the same language
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Oyashikiri
If today, I am a canvas…… then I wonder how my day will proceed…. at the end of the day, it will no longer be blank, but will I like what I see.
Yesterday I felt unsettled and knew that I was not blending my thoughts into what I felt was a harmonious “vision”
I was falling into a familiar trap.. the actions of others was causing me hurt and negative thoughts.
My father always told me that no one else could hurt or harm me with their words or actions, it was how I was receiving and internalizing the incoming energy. It is easy to put the blame on others.. but.. the reality is, if I am disappointed, or let down, it is because I had to have had an expectation.
Homework was/is required.
I’ll start a new canvas.. the one that is incompatible with my current
“need” I will set aside and revisit later if it can’t be fixed, it will have to be moved along…
I asked a friend for some information, startled he asked me why I needed it, I replied, so when I die my son will have the information he will need. His reply was “don’t die”…
If life were that simple.
reminder… Thanksgiving service is at 7 pm ..
It is only natural that you are different from others. Each of us has our own way of thinking and our own individual lifestyle. that’s what makes life interesting.
Perfect Liberty 2020.20
Strive today to put on a positive outlook to the day. Start the day with a smile.
You have seen Velcro before, but since we were talking about being “laid back” BEING AWARE, yet chilling while you observe and live in the world around you. My boy whippet, served up a good example. =^_^=
Oyashikiri
Relaxing, is part of living. Don’t make it all work and no play. -Q
When something comes to mind, do it right away. The moment you notice something is the best time to take care of it. If you react quickly your life will be more efficient.
Perfect Liberty 2020.18
Oyashikiri
I recently did special prayers for someone in my life. I knew how important it was for him to connect with a family member. Due to circumstances, this was an impossibility. The thought had been in my heart, and on my mind for some time, but I had not action-ed my thought.
Sunday after service, I asked to do special prayers with the Sr. Minister. I prayed with faith in my heart, and let it go.
Today in speaking with my friend, I heard the joy in his voice, the opportunity to speak with his loved one had taken place. I was moved to tears. The emotion of the experience was so great.
In my lifetime, I have seen and felt many beautiful happenings. This particular blessing has reaffirmed for me the power of prayer. I have so much gratitude in my heart this evening.
In PL, we can receive personal consultations, or prayers tailored to our individual characters and situation. In this instances I prayed for my friend and his happiness.. In his happiness, I found contentment.
I will live with a mind of appreciation towards others and things. #4
I will live with the spirit of Misasage (Devotion) working for the happiness of others. #4
PL Principles
Oyashikiri
I am often asked, if I believe in the power of prayer…. YES, I do.
When you think “I’ve got it” think again. It is so easy to misinterpret the situation and jump to conclusions. always have a humble attitude and double check to make sure.
Perfect Liberty 2020.13
Oyashikiri
Be thankful to your parents and to your Ancestors. You ae here today because the “torch of life” has been continuously passed down. Always remember to be thankful.
Perfect Liberty 2020.11
Live with peace in your heart. Love is the most powerful gift we can share.
Oyashikiri
found my copy of this book in the children;s section of a Value Village -in the States the shops go by a different name. Published in 2001
Thursday doors is a theme begun by Norm 2.0 https://miscellaneousmusingsofamiddleagedmind.wordpress.com/category/thursday-doors/
Doors will always be essential in life, Every door, every threshold, will bring us a new experience.
Thank you MC for sharing the second door with us. First door was taken while I was on one of my trips to Japan.
Dear friend, you are always welcome at my door. =^_^=
Oyashikiri
PL Precept # 1 Life is art
PL Precept # 12 Everything has a way according to its name.
PL Principle #3 I will live with a mind of appreciation towards others and things.
PL Perfect Liberty.
It is important to say “Thank You” Everything that appears in front of you is all material for you to improve yourself, whether its food, people, or things. Learn to accept everything whether it is something you like or not.
Perfect Liberty 2020.9
In PL we learn that everything happens for a reason. It is how we accept what happens, our attitude, and the steps we take to deal with the opportunities offered, . Change begins within ourselves.
Oyashikiri
storytelling photos taken in SL, my thanks to all the artists (creators) who put together the builds. pixel photos (digital photographs) by Q
SL > Second Life is a virtual platform out of California, Linden Labs.
Good morning everyone, yesterday was a very busy day, thought I’d share a bit of it with you. I’ll also be posting this article in the Virtual News 8 blog. Lessons we learn along the way are many, yesterday, I enjoyed sharing time with friends in the virtual world of Second Life. It was a reminder of how being with friends and sharing pastimes, and interest, listening to good music and just “chilling” can make for an awesome visit.
My good friend and “sister” in SL is Yume Yoshikawa, she is a FT DJ in SL and has been for absolutely years. We go back to 2007. Where I have been mostly a builder, doing builds, designs and selling my line of clothes, she was and is always working her talents as a music buff who shares her gift of music spinning in the best clubs in SL.
The first picture on top was taking at a Japanese fair, Japonica, where one could enjoy seeing the many cultural displays and merchandise
SL allows the artist in us to play, We can be as creative as we want, what we don’t know, we can learn, there are mentors who will take the time to teach new comers how to live, work and play in this virtual environment. Then there is the entertainment side.. you will find live music performers, dancers, story tellers – there is a whole area where you will find Theater plays, poets, art gallery displays, the world spans the globe..(club members)
Yesterday early in the day I was at Japonica, which you can see was all about Japan and Asian culture. I could just as easily been visiting another part of the world and enjoying what is being offered by the community of artists who want to share their country/history etc.
Not everyone who visits SL is an artist, but definitely “explorers” The diversity in a virtual environment is so multi faceted, you can explore every dimension of YOUR BEING, You can fly, you can dance, you can visit ancient ruins, learn about Space travel, visit Native American tribal lands of days gone by, voyage on the Titanic… the list goes on.
First, accept everything. Life is filled with moments, sometimes happy and at times inconvenient. It is important to first accept every situation as it occurs, and try to accept and understand it for what it is.
Perfect Liberty 2019.8
You can become more attentive with prayer. Live your life with a prayerful mind so that you can be more attentive and make the people around you that much happier.
Perfect Liberty 2020.8
PL Precept # 9 Human beings are all Equal
PL Precept #14 World Peace is Everything. Oyashikiri
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/BAROQUED/243/127/201
FogBound blues Club – http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Blue%20Moon%20Bay/183/64/27
DJ Yume’s schedule
Mon. – OFF
Tues. – 6PM – 8PM SLT: Fogbound Blues catch special show on the 14th July
Wed. – 7PM – 9PM SLT: Tango’s (Various)
Thurs. – OFF
Fri. – 5-7PM Fogbound Blues
7PM – 9PM SLT Tango’s (Latin Sizzle)
Saturdays – OFF
Sundays – OFF
