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Always have presence of mind
If you overexert yourself, you will be easily swayed by emotion. Always put the best Makoto with presence of mind.
Oyashikiri
PL2023.25
Photo. Nick V.
Archive for the ‘teachings’ Category
lundi
A person who is at peace with being alone, is rooted in their own truth. Solitude is a training ground… a sacred space…. When we learn to be happy alone, we find it is an opportunity to learn to “let go”.
As an artist, creative expression is something necessary in my life, in the virtual world of SL (Second Life).. I am constantly inspired by the wealth of creativity I find inworld. Whether in the designers of clothes/hair/makeup/jewelry, the creators of the landscapes and visual “worlds” that are built for members to visit and explore. The musicians, writers and builders, and and and…
Discover the joy of TRANSFORMING YOURSELF
When you realize how much you have changed for the better, it fills you with true happiness. Strive each day to improve yourself.
Oyashikiri
PL2014.8
Saturday
Some days it is just soooo hard to get up and moving.
Discover something new today. have a willingness and an interest and start your day with excitement. (PL2023.22)
Oyashikiri
Pileated
Pileated Woodpecker .. got to spend a quick moment with one yesterday morning. We startled each other, altho’ he/she was greeting me with a knock, knock, knock inches away from me. We came face to face (he/she was at my face level)
Male on the left – female on the right. I will post a link at the end of this post if you want to know more about this beautiful bird. It is about the size of a crow. (they mate for life)
A single moment is a life time
Be grateful for everything. If you see everything as material to express gratitude, you can encounter a number of opportunities to be grateful for.
Understand Impermanence
Oyashikiri
headlines
First picture is what the laneway looked like before the snow.. the last picture was taken about an hour AFTER the plow had come by to clear the lane so I could get out yesterday morning. I fortunately turned around about 20 minutes away from my home when I realized that even the main roads, although a plow had gone through, were dangerously rutted with snow caused by the cars that were trying to make their way through. Visibility was not good, blowing snow made it impossible for the wipers to really clear the windshield. I got home put the car in the garage, shoveled the snow away from the garage door piled it where the plow driver could pull it away.. did that all along the side of the house too.
You can see by the pictures of the back deck, it had been cleared of snow down to the wood in anticipation of the coming storm, I had prepared. Still, when I went out to clear a path.. so I can make my way out of the house by the back door should there be an emergency, you can clearly see the dump. It fell hard and fast for hours before slowing down,
Have a “let’s do it” attitude.
Even if a task is difficult, keep in mind it is given by the Universe/God, and accomplish it. (PL2021.14)
Yes, my legs and arms did some complaining, but life is what it is.. and I thanked God/Universe that I have the ability to do it.
on the positive .. the snow .. was feathery light, the air was intoxicatingly fresh… the breeze/wind was teasing…friends touched base to see I was alright… sure in a *perfect world ** I would have been able to just sit by the fireplace and chill with a warm ginger tea, and my love wrapped around me… substitute a heated blanket … and Quincy came to cuddle.. Hey.. life is good! Even Quinn came to purr she actually got on my lap of her own accord. Time and patience.…
Oyashikiri
for those wanting to see Thursday Doors (https://nofacilities.com/2025/02/13/iowa-law-library/ )
the 13th.
Snow..lots of it… you won’t melt, get out and enjoy it. The snow falling is light and fluffy, there is breeze that blows the feathery snow around.. kind of magical. It had to have been a steady downfall, it is the first time that I’ve had to sweep out the snow from the feeders with a little brush. Swept it off the domes too.
The snow started falling in the evening and we’re told it will continue till late afternoon. A really fun day to be on the slopes or snow shoeing across open fields. An afternoon by a cozy fire, the flames snapping and crackling creating an ambient sound that is relaxing…a lazy stay at home day… your choice.
Ohhhhh sooo happy, the plow just did a first pass on my laneway… Whoooo hoooo, that means I’ll be able to get out..
We are all wonderful in our own way
Although results are important your effort is what is truly precious.
Ok everyone, now I can get going,,, heading out… have a great day …
Oyashikiri
LOL.. still will have to shovel the snow from the garage door, the plow can only get so close.
If the snow is falling in your area.. be careful, stay safe.
Bonjour
“You can lead a horse to water – but you can’t make it drink!”
Don’t let circumstances sway your decision. It does not help to overthink things. Sometimes we just need to make up our minds and move forward. PL2022.6
This is February, the love month- you ready! L O V E … remember the song with the words “what the world needs now, is love, sweet love” pass it on, we need more L OV E in this world.
Oyashikiri
Wednesday
How can human beings who claim to be caring loving beings, hunt and harass a beautiful living creature just trying to live his/her life. For the sake of a picture and ???
PL Precept # 15 All is a mirror
https://daverenz.com/album/1461972/this-peace-of-mine
Oyashikiri
Tuesday
Take Action without thinking too hard.
No matter how hard you try to foresee the future, you really don’t know how things will turn out. Do your best and see how it plays out. (PL2022.4)
Oyashikiri
Saturday
Another month begins.
Be a messenger of Peace
Always think “for the sake of others and society” and express yourself for the happiness of all people.
Oyashikiri
PL2022.1
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