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Have a Good Balance Between Mind and Body

PL teaching for day #20
> Have a Good Balance Between Mind and Body…………..Being overly concerned ab out things, or overexerting yourself physically will cause you to be off balance mentally and physically. Be careful not to overdo things.

I read an article today by Geri Larkin, founder of the Still Point Zen Buddhist Temple in Detroit, Fashionista as Monk. It was in the March/April 2012 issue of Spirituality & Health, if you can find it, it is a good read. Probably more for the women then the men, however, it applies to both if you’ve ever shopped and found that you are one size larger than you thought you should be. After reading her fun thought provoking piece, I know that I will be more mindful of not what I eat, but of how much I eat. I’m already a conscientious eater, my problem is quantity. Today’s lesson today will be applied to my eating habits.

This teaching comes up every month on the 20th. And every month, it has a different meaning for me. Time to remember and put into practice, PL Principle 13. Concerning food, I will not have complaints, likes and dislikes nor preferences; nor will I overeat, over drink nor eat irregularly.

PL Principle # 15 I will not do anything overly.

A balanced life, takes into account, all our needs. Lets take a moment to reflect on how balanced our personal scales are. For myself, I will work harder towards achieving balance

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on July 19, 2013

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Plan B

What started out this lovely coastal blue with white contrast , turned a dull unbecoming drab blue when I photographed it. Will have another go with the camera later, here it is after some” photo shop”. Purple is a spiritual colour, so I’m happy with the digital changes till next time I get to play =^_^=

PL teaching – Challenge yourself, when you encounter a new situation, something unexpected, be creative.

Medium – acryrlic paint and a product called Kroma crackle
on 4″ diameter card stock

Dealing with the unexpected is what keeps life interesting!
I’m still having a great day, are you? sure hope so. =^_^=

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on July 19, 2013

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Good Morning – C’est vendredi ! (Friday)

Good Morning - C'est vendredi ! (Friday)

Hey, are you having a good day? I sure hope so. I dug back through my files, thought a nice winter scene might cool some of us down. Take a moment with me to close your eyes and think of the prettiest winter scene you’ve come across. Let a smile come, let it form on your lips and into your eyes. Feel it. ahhhhh so so nice. Slowly open your eyes keeping that smile in place….OH! Joy to the world !!!

Good Morning everyone. Let my love for you, stay with you and keep you safe.

Blessings

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on July 19, 2013

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Have the Courage to Take the First Step

PL teaching day 19
If you are timid, you will never be able to break free and start something new. Believe in yourself and take the first step.

Have the Courage to Take the First Step.n (PL)

The more we do, the more self reliant we are. (Tao)

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on July 18, 2013

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It’s Thursday – WOW

It's Thursday - WOW

Almost through another work week, Whether its to the beach,or to the office, have some fun time today. Do a little Be Bop, sing some ” Run around Sue”, even “Shuffle off to Buffalo”, bellow out some “YMCA”, or hey better still, share a giggle with a friend. Guys, the morning cuppa will be full of cheers… I’m off to morning prayers to wrap you all in a warm loving hug before I head to the gym.

BLESSINGS everyone!

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on July 18, 2013

Yin – Yang

Always there are two sides. Positive – Negative, Male, Female, Sun – Moon, Day- Night, one compliments the other. There are times in my life when I am drawn to the lighter side of life, and other times where I find beauty and wonder in the darker arts. Yesterday I couldn’t stop reading a historical novel full of love and intrigue. Today I am deep into the meaning of enlightenment. I recently picked up the summer issue of Light of Consciousness, thought to take it on the trip with me to read during the long waits between flights. It proved to have so many articles in it that I wanted to spend time with, i.e. “Visions of the female Buddha” by Deborah Bowman, and Sleep Better with Mindfulness by Joseph Emet that I couldn’t wait to delve into its pages. Now of course it will stay here so that I don’t lose it while I’m travelling. I will pick up lighter fare for the trip, magazines that I won’t mind leaving behind for the next traveler.

In life it is important to continue along the spiritual path towards our goals. It is also important to know that our goals are not set in stone. As we develop and “mature” our needs change, what we wanted and needed a few years back, may not be where we are headed today. It is essential that we take the time to “meditate” and look at the positives as well as the negatives of our “now”, before we move on. Ask yourself, is it an appropriate time to act. The time to act is when you have the correct inner attitude, and the commitment to follow through on whatever it is you decide to do.

We are all different and have our own unique personalities and lifestyles. Therefore, how we practice PL to solve our problems, or to express our true selves will vary. In consultation with a PL minister, we receive guidance and support that is tailored to our individual needs.

The PL teaching for day 18

The Value of Money and Things Depends on How You Choose to Use Them. Money and things are materials for your self expression. Use them to their fullest for the sake of others and society.

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Greetings Wednesday 17th – hola!

Greetings Wednesday 17th - hola!

Good Morning…. How are you today? Wish you could see the big smile on my face. Yesterday when I was cleaning up, tossing and packing things away for the church garage sale in the fall, I realized that I had not seen my prayer beads in awhile.
*#@ panic!! what happened to my beads. I have been collecting and holding them close for a lifetime. I was reacting, when suddenly I caught glimpse of the Omitama (a PL prayer symbol blessed by Oshieoya-sama,) Mine sits high on the mantel in the “gathering room”

I stilled the desire to run around searching, sat myself down and closed my eyes and “let go” of the anxiety. As my run away mind began to settle down, and I felt the calm of the quiet begin to wrap gently around me, I remembered I had put them away last time I cleaned up so they would be safe. Soft sigh, I knew where they were. =^_^=

Do you have prayer beads, do you use prayer beads in your practice? Something to consider. Prayer beads come in many colors, sizes and combinations, Lois Sherr Dubin in her book “ The History of Beads from 30,000B.C. to the present ” tells us “It is perhaps through the use of rosaries,circlets of prayer beads, that people have achieved their most profound and complete relationship with beads”

Have a grand day everyone, remember today’s PL lesson, Always Challenge Yourself with New Things.

Blessings

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on July 17, 2013

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Letting Go

Letting Go I will be leaving soon for Japan, finally, the time is drawing near. Next week. I will be leaving all my electronic gadgets at home and boarding a plane for an island far away, one that I have only read about or seen on travel shows. I know that this trip will change my life forever. It is a trip I have waited for, for a very long time. 1. Rensei training, PL’s unique spiritual,mental and physical training, conducted only at the PL Holy Land. By participating in this specially blessed training, one’s state of mind can be purified and we can embody the PL teachings. 2. I will be there for the annual Founders’ Day Ceremony, a power packed event that ends with an hour long display of the world’s greatest fireworks “The Art of PL Fireworks” I am being asked so many questions from friends and family. Will I take pictures, will I sight see, will I shop? Nothing is further from my mind. In preparation I have been meditating, and praying not only to try to prepare for this experience, but to accept the Letting Go of the part of “me” that will not be coming back. Daily I’ve been cleaning out, & paring down of material possessions. With each piece I pass along, the more the physical space becomes uncluttered,, the more serene I become. PL teaching day 17..Always Challenge Yourself With New things... Life is interesting because we always encounter unknown or new situations that we have never experienced before. Proactively challenge each new situation. Meanwhile, our new Sr. Minister (Rev. Eugene) arrives this week, we will meet Saturday for a special ceremony, and Sunday the 21st we will all celebrate Thanksgiving together. The PL community will gather to meet and greet. Please if you are in the area, you know that you are welcome to attend. Contact information can be had from our web page. Rev. Goto will now be based out of New York. He will continue from there to be available to anyone wanting information on PL Rev. Tiago our resident minister is also available to assist you in Portuguese, Spanish,French,or English. Blessings. Good Night everyone!

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on July 16, 2013

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It is Tuesday – Good Morning -Bom dia – Bonjour

It is Tuesday - Good Morning -Bom dia - Bonour

I’m a morning person, I love waking up to another day, I can accomplish so much in the morning. LOL I know that for others the mornings can be a little more elusive. Remember the expression,” the early bird gets the worm”? Is that still used today =^_^=
Today will be another day of very hot humid temperatures,I thought I’d show you a little hide-a-way that the birds and shade loving visitors like to find in our front garden. Our dogs will be walked before the heat builds up on the city pavements.

What are you doing today? Did you have a good night’s sleep? Sleep is so very important to our well being.

My morning prayer grounds me and gets me going.
My evening prayer wraps up my day and nudges me gently on my way. When for some reason I miss an evening prayer/meditation, sleep may come, but my nocturnal journeys are not the same.

In PL Oshieoya-sama teaches us that in order for us to express our true selves for happiness and the happiness of others, it is important that we live with true faith in God/Universe and pray to the Divine Mother in our daily lives (God/ Universe/Divine Mother, all ONE)

Have a great day doing whatever you are doing. You are in my prayers always. Blessings!

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on July 16, 2013

What will be will be

No matter how well we prepare, the Universe sometimes makes decisions for us, with the modern technology, a button is hit, and zap, instantly your message has been sent to recipients. The blog you just received, was not the final draft, all the changes I so painstakingly made were for naught the Divine Mother chose the earlier version. So dear readers, I bid you a goodnight and will head for dreamland…There is a lesson here, =^_^= I’ll sleep on it.. Tomorrow will be a new beginning.