Thursday Doors -3.16.17
When a dream dies
Once a dream
now a memory
PL Precept # 7 Everything exists in Relativity
Each day is a new canvas.. live it to the fullest
Oyashikiri
Posts tagged ‘faith’
finding Monday
In quiet reflection today, I wanted to transport myself back to the Holy Land (Japan, headquarters) if only one could simply snap one’s fingers and voila.. we would be standing where we wanted to be.
Wanting, wishing, does not make it so. I am where I am, thousands of miles away, different continent, time zone and season.
On my mind this morning, is Rev. Toyomi Hirayama, he was the minister who did the translations for me when I met with Rev. Mitsuo Michishita. Sometimes when we are living a moment we don’t realize just how much that space in time will actually impact our everyday until months later.
Rev. Ise Kouji who I only met during my last visit there, was so kind so thoughtful, always a big smile.Unable to speak English, he still conveyed happiness at sharing and exchanging time with the English visitor.
The minister there from Argentina, Sensi Arthuro Higashigata, it was the same, so friendly and outgoing. We came from all over to attend the celebrations and lectures. The actual physical time was short .. but the learning, and discovery of self, is ongoing.
Faith will shine through, even the darkest of times, Nature will go on with her infinite art forms, and in quiet meditation, I can be “home”
Pl Precept # 11 Always be with God
PL Precept #3 God appears through One’s Self.
Thank you for sharing this quiet time with me, love is pure and unconditional, when we LIVE IN PERFECT LIBERTY PL Precept #21
Oyashikiri
Kahlil Gibran
In this little treasure of a book I found yesterday, is a quote .. I had not seen this one before from one of Kahlil Gibran’s writings;.
You pray in your distress and in your need; would that you might pray also in the fullness of your joy and in your days of abundance… Kahlil Gibran
Oyashikiri
Every day is a new beginning
PL Precept # 11 Always be with God
Ayez une foi sincere en Dieu
double darn
It is said that one can’t teach an old dog new tricks. I have resisted changing to this new format on WordPress for ages. My PC died right. I had to get a new tower, hard drive etc. For some reason, all my bookmarks are gone, Boo hoo. Big girls do cry.
Phew… I found a new way to get my pictures from my camera into this new set up. See good things come out of change. One has to believe everything will be alright. Thank goodness I didn’t have to hold my breath for too long.
Everything is OK now. I can safely put myself to bed, and know I’ll sleep =^_^=
PL Precept # 5 One’s self is lost by being emotional
PL Precept # 18 Each moment is a turning point.
Start tomorrow with a big smile, and the eagerness of a child for all the discoveries that will come your way.
Oyashikiri
Thursday doors, 11.3.16
Had to get a closer look. Around the block we drove, so I could really see t his entrance way to a church we saw along the way
Nice colours used in the stained glass…I like the simplicity of it.
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This entrance was hidden, but I was determined to get a closer look. the building appealed to me, we are trying to get more information on it. Hwy 3, NY State going towards Watertown. It is not always easy getting the real estate people to call us back…
Some of you are really good at search and find, this is the real estate agent of note.. there was another sign, but it was long over grown with vegetation.
OK so it isn’t everyone’s idea of “turn-key” and it doesn’t have the greatest “curb appeal” To each his/her own, right.
I see a ton of possibility, AND it sets my mind to “dreaming” of what was, and what could be…
Never give up on your dreams. always look for the “something” that appeals to you. It isn’t about what others may want, it is what “speaks to you”
PL Precept #15 All is a Mirror
PL Precept # 7 Everything exists in Relativity
ps. I was feeling rather sluggish with the weather today, happy, but draggin.. then I started to work on this blog, sharing with you, I was pulling out my pictures of this latest “find” of mine. I couldn’t help it, my heart took wings, a smile as broad as my face plastered itself across my “pus” this building makes me smile, what can I say, the old weathered wood, the placement of the windows on the second story, watching out on the busy hwy.
The building was at an intersection, the sign was really too faded to read, but we thought we saw the word mini.. could have been a convenience store. Certainly there was ample parking. Yeah life is good. =^_^=
Blessings of the day to everyone… May you find peace and happiness, and your smile shine like a beacon of light for all who meet up with you today.
Oyashikiri
harmony within ourselves
A student once said to me, “you tell me that happiness begins with me, intellectually I agree, but the reality is I don’t know how to begin”. It is easy to talk about the Precepts and Principles of PL,( Perfect Liberty), they are all so “simple” when stated, but they are not as easily followed as one would imagine, When someone says relax, we just can’t flick a switch and our bodies will relax.
Like the shadows on the fence the “art” of the moment, is there and if we pause in our day, we will see it, return in another half hour, that moment and play of shadows will no longer be there,.
Think on the number of times, your friend, mate,spouse, child, asks you for something, and you have replied with “just a second,” “wait, I’m busy” or I can’t right now, maybe later. We all do it, it is so easy to simply excuse ourselves from the moment because we are busy, mentally in another space.
Sometimes, the moment passes, and there is no repercussion, it simply gets lost. Other times, it could have been a life changing moment. We will never know, we let it pass, we made a choice, and come what may, we had a part in that “moment” in time.
When we make time in our lives for prayer, we are making time for GOD/TAO/Nature/Divine within ourselves. To understand and learn more about ourselves, we have to spend time with our “selves” In PL (Perfect Liberty) we are always available to “listen” and to help YOU sort out the complicated challenges that come your way. It really happens to everyone, not just you, you are never alone, although at times, it might feel that you are.
PL Precept # 1 – Life is Art
Art doesn’t just happen, everyday we live is an expression of our creativity. Our TRUST and FAITH in GOD is what will see us through troubled times.
in 2013 the #6 lesson was – A change of Heart can turn the Tide – No matter what the situation you can’t change others. The only thing you have control over is how you accept things, and deal with them.
PL Precept # 19
Each moment is a turning point
Oyashikiri
a leap of faith
There is such beauty and grace
when a horse and rider
take flight and together
mount the challenge
and conquer the moment
the moment didn’t just happen
the rider and the horse
trained and trained
both were ready for the challenge
they both faced
and when the time came
they flew as one
that moment shared
that bond, that connection
once forged
is like the nature that surrounds us
it will flow and ebb
but it will never end
faith,
when one believes
new experiences
always open up
begin each day with faith
that all your experiences in life
will carry you through
whatever comes your way
Namaste – Oyashikiri
Pl Precept # 18 Each Moment is a Turning Point
location, Perth Ontario
2 good cafe’s to try Fieldhouse Bakery
Crossroads Tea Room
Life is Art, Vida es Arte
Brinde aplausos al Makoto de las personas – Applaud the Makoto of Others – Makoto (sincerity)
When we want something, really want something, we tend to apply ourselves to reaching that goal. It may or may not be good for us, but we want it… and gosh by golly, we are going to do our best to achieve/ or get what we want. I watched a video today about some of the basic training done by athletes, in this case it was soccer, goal tenders. I watch the game, and I see the players running, jumping and doing simply amazing things with their bodies as they work their way across the field. When the ball is kicked towards the goal keeper, I’m stunned at the movement and the efficiency in which the goalie can reach for the ball. It could be coming at him/her from any direction, from what seems to be a standing still position the goalie leaps into action. It is amazing.
These dedicated athletes work hard to do what they do. We watch and cheer them on, but do we remember to applaud their hours of training and selfless single-minded focus on their craft. We get to enjoy their performances because they have devoted their time and energy to be the best they can and what they want to do.
The videos were very inspiring for me, and I am not athletic, never-the-less just watching I got a feeling of tightening in my abdomen, I just couldn’t imagine that kind of determination, passion, and drive, dancers who hone their skills are much the same, the body is going to do what it is required … they practice every day.
Life is a serious of challenges that come at us from every direction, it is with dedication to our faith, and our Makoto at applying our knowledge to our daily activities to live as better human beings. It is important to remember that we are not alone, and that we should appreciate those around us who make our lives so much richer.
Namaste – Oyashikiri
buen dia, buongiorno, a good day to YOU
Good morning dear friends, I found a quote today, that I am going to post the way I found it, and then make a few changes to it. Smiles I hope you enjoy it.
Can’t do it, I’ll have to retype it for you……. Yay it worked. See persevere and you will get results! Ah life is good!!!
So here goes, for me this says..
It has little to do with the position I have in life
or the title that is given me (status)
whether or not I have fame or fortune
but everything to do with
the Dream in my heart
and my sincerity and desire with in me
to give everything I have
to being the best person I can in this life.
Namaste Oyashikiri
PL Principle 1 I will live paying careful attention,putting Makoto (sincerity) into all I say and do.
PL Precept # 2 To live is to Express One’s Self
Texas, the Narrows
There is something about this picture that draws my eye I want to be there
True I’m not a swimmer I don’t usually seek out water, but there is something here
that makes me want to be sitting there in the sunlight, basking in the sun
minus the people there, I think I would like to be there one my own
I imagine that there would be a quiet, and a serenity, with perhaps the sounds of wild life
coming in from above. Maybe people off in the distance, but not right there.
It is not always easy these days to find places that exude quiet, tranquility.
You’ve hard or read that David Bowie passed away, after a somewhat lengthy battle with cancer.
One of his songs that made the biggest impression on me was Space Oddity, it came out in the late 60’s but I didn’t really know it till much later. When I did hear it, it stuck with me.
David’s Space Oddity I hope you are able to click on this link and hear the song. the other song he did was China Girl, which he wrote in France. David sings China Girl I was young enough to day dream about what the song meant to him in his life.
I’ve never been to Texas. After seeing this picture of the Narrows, near or in Austin area, I think I’d like to explore more. That is what life is all about isn’t it. Travelling through life, enjoying the different adventures and challenges that come our way.
At a function this evening I met up with a friend who told me she was going to call it quits, “really!” I exclaimed, “you just partnered!!” ” after a silence, she replied “yes but I have only seen him for about half an hour in so many days.” “but, isn’t it about the quality of your time?” “No, if I’m going to be on my own, I can do that by myself”
Sound familiar? I don’t see life that way, I feel that when we have friends, we enjoy them to the fullest whether they are with us or not. It is not for their physical presence that we care about them, it is for the person they are. Each and every person in your life is a gift. I myself am responsible for my happiness. If I am not happy it is my choice, it is not someone else’s fault, it is my own.
What do you think?
PL Precept # 6 Efface your self-conceptions
Pl Precept # 7 Everything exists in Relativity
When you meet someone who truly touches your heart,there is never any question or doubt that the love is forever. Your paths can part, you can be miles apart, but that person will always be in your heart. True love is unconditional and it is forever.
Namaste – Oyashikiri
When we love
when we are happy
there is nothing
that is impossible
Q
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