The church grounds are so welcoming and peaceful at this time of year. We are blessed to have huge wild green space behind our land, so there is always a quiet hush as we approach the grounds.
Service today at 10 a.m. Thanksgiving/Day of Appreciation.
Oyashikiri
My cats watching television. I wonder at times what they are thinking as they watch the birds, squirrels, bunnies and other wild critters go about their business of searching for food on the telly . They sit at the patio doors and look out to the courtyard as well. I took a page from their lives yesterday, and took a day off. I let the world go by, and you know what. it survived without me, and I got along just fine.
PL Precept #20 Live maintaining equilibrium between mind and matter.
Oyashikiri
There was a time when we could enjoy quiet moments of reflection, when there wasn’t an electronic device in every room. We basked in the quiet of the day, we sat outside on the porch or front stoop and enjoyed the day/night. Neighbours going for a walk, or coming home from work, going out for the evening, walking to the bus stop, the pace was slow and leisurely. And…. and…. people waved and stopped to say hi.. good evening/day….
All that has gone away. I’m told that people don’t even have time to play, they are always rushing to get something done/finished/started. Hobby, what’s that?
I have been in my new home now for just a little over a year, it has been a transition, from a house to an apartment . I am still only now realizing that I’m still “adjusting”
Its too early to really talk about it.. but I at least have now accepted that the change.. long overdo… was inevitable.
PL#16 All things progress and develop.
This is the one I’m currently working on…
PL #19 Begin once you perceive
Have a good day everyone!
Oyashikiri
Think “now is the time” Instead of “It’s no use now”… Don’t give up by thinking its too late. Tell yourself that there is more that can be done.
Express yourself carefully to avoid any misunderstandings.
Oyashikiri
PL2022
Some days come and go in a blur. With the heat wave we have been experiencing in Eastern Canada… thoughts drift to cooler times.
No matter how hard you try to foresee the future, you really don’t know how things will turnout. Do your best and see how it plays out.
PL Precept #18 Each moment is a turning point.
Oyashikiri
Happy Canada Day!
In PL we also celebrate the first of every month. It is The Day of Peace – there will be a service at 10:a.m.
Reminder – A smile invites happiness and cheer. It is essential to energize others as well as yourself.
Happy Wednesday everyone.
Oyashikiri
It is easier to adapt to something when we find it interesting
No Matter how enjoyable a situation is, a slight change in our attitude can make it boring. Let’s face any situation with curiosity and enthusiasm.
PL2022.10
Oyashikiri
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 foreward.
PL2022.6
Oyashikiri
Persevere you will see the results
Let’s do our best to see things through until the very end. By consistently making effort, the results will come before you know it.
PL2016
Oyashikiri
Try putting yourself in the other person’s shoes
Put aside your own convenience for a moment and think about what would make the other person happy, or what would best serve their needs.
PL Precept #10 Love yourself and others.
Oyahshikiri
