sometimes
what I saw yesterday
has no meaning for me
today
such is life
what was previously
is not in our
now
still it did happen
the memory is
there if it
was captured
but other
memories
come and go
leaving
barely an impression
and yet
sometimes
then and now
come together at the
same time
like
now
Namaste – Oyashikiri
Ok I’m not in the wilderness, but I could be. Right, I’m not lost either, but just because I know where I am doesn’t mean I’m not lost. If I was an ant wandering around down there amongst the foliage, it would be a wilderness. (perspective)
Especially if I had to find my way home, and back up the tree. Would the rain hamper my progress? Certainly in a downpour in the truck, when it comes down in sheets, it is very difficult to see, even with the window washers going at full speed.
Picture perfect isn’t what the day is all about. I guess basically my thoughts are wandering, and tho’ I’m in a familiar place physically, my gray matter is heading for the wilderness, to find some breathing room.
Sometimes it is best, to let life around you, sway and bend as it may, tomorrow will be another day. So when you wake, it will be a brand new day.
Namaste – Oyashikiri
PL Precept # 7 Everything exists in relativity
LIFE IS ART
PL Precept #1
PL Precept #21 World Peace is Everything
Oyashikiri
Although I would like to say that life is rolling along, at its usual pace, it hasn’t. Since my decision to follow through and go to Japan for Kyososai * it has been a merry ride of excitement and new discoveries. Who knew, that one seemingly every day decision to return to Japan, could spur such initiative, and possibilities! Not I. But in PL, it isn’t unusual, and I should be used to it by now, but, I’m not, I ever cease to be amazed at how far-reaching goodwill, friendships, and kindness can reach. What is coming home to me is that miles do not separate kindred spirits, true connections are universal and heartfelt.
PL Precepts # 11 Always be with God
The teachings of Perfect Liberty unite us where-ever we are.
PL Precept # 10 Love yourself and Others
In PL, we learn to appreciate and be thankful for all that happens in our lives. There are no failures, there are opportunities to grow and learn. If one path is not open to us, it is because, we have to redirect our energy and find another way to reach our objective. In TAO, we say, …… the only constant in life is change …….
When a company,church, group or individual, refuses to look at and accept that changes are sometimes necessary to progress and unite, there is disharmony, Life can become stagnant. When we open our hearts and embrace and appreciate the world arround us, we recognize that the unique differences or really sometimes our own perceptions.
PL Principle # 3 I will live with a mind of appreciation towards others and things.
the funny was sent to me by a friend, I found the picture adorable, and my oddball sense of humour, laughed at the caption. =^_^=
PASS IT ON
Doors of old buildings that have been maintained
given fresh paint
always give me pause for wonder
b.t.w thr building wasn’t crooked
I was trying to avoid cars
so managed an artist slant =^_^=
my friend and I were waiting across the street,
we didn’t get to go across to see
just what was behind the open window
it made for an interesting effect
closed-door, wide open window
if you are into funky old architecture
next time you are in the downtown Ottawa
park and walk
Namaste – Oyashikiri
PL Precept # 19 Begin once you Perceive
PL Principle # 3 I will live with a mind of appreciation towards others and things
if you are a pet owner
you may chuckle at the reminder of your pet’s look of total innocence
on occasions when you know
that they were responsible for the surprise
you found on your return to the homestead
the reality, they live their moments,
they don’t plan them,
they just get right into the moment and enjoy it
they are totally baffled by our reactions
to what they probably don’t even remember doing
a child will react to a moment, they will do so, without even thinking about it
either hide or pose, but whatever they do
they do with presence. they haven’t learned the adult behavior
of avoiding a response, or colouring it.
when do we begin to change
and become statistics
with resumes that define our existence
now instead of telling you I love you
I send you an icon
so today, I think
I’ll be an avatar, a dinky to be specific
what about you
really… this is me celebrating Canada Day
how much more innocent can I look
=^_^=
Namaste – Oyashikiri
Service is at 10. see you there.
some doors lead to fantasy and fun
some draw us in because we need to heal
some are a challenge and hard to get to
others remind us of another time
Some are closed and you know that is how they will stay
then there is that special door, you know it’s there
and it will always open for you
because, it brings you home.
doors no matter what
size or shape
are there for a reason
LOVE will usually open most doors.
Q
Have a good day everyone, let LOVE embrace you today
you will have a very special day!
Namaste – Oyashikiri
Good Morning, konnichiwa, this is not one of my photos, it is one from Pinterest that I used many years ago in one of my blogs. I dug it out to use again, because I want to relate a thought to you, it is one that I have been “munching” on since a visit with an acquaintance the other day. I found myself in her company for several hours and where usually it is a pleasant enough interlude, yesterday she was in a particularly “negative” place. It was one complaint after another. To her it is not complaining, she is simply voicing her discontent with the world around her. As I listened to her, there was seldom a space for me to interact, I wondered how such obvious negativity could be affecting her life.
In the media and the “news flashes” that pop up in our social media reading, I read or should I say, I see, headlines, that I now just delete. I don’t always watch the news because it is so repetitive. What I do, DO, is I interact with a lot of people. I would like to say that my interlude yesterday was something that I don’t encounter often, however, that would be an untruth. I heard myself interject at one point, and say ” X, unless you are perfect, you should not be judging and criticizing others” “There is no way you can know that person’s circumstances, nor what really happened, unless you were there, participating , etc.”
OMG so unprofessional, it just came out, my inner self slapped her forehead. My reality is that I see life as the beautiful view outside that window. Yes I see the cracked window and the dirty sink, I also see that whoever took that picture, put a lovely flower at the corner of the sink. I appreciate that life, the world is made up of a number of factors, The picture might not have been so interesting had it been a rainy cloudy blustering day.
If all we see is the negativity in the world, then that will be our world. Happiness is a state of mind that begins from within.
PL Principle # 6. I will not be stubborn, being captured by my own thoughts.
PL Principle # 5 I will not get angry at anyone or anything.
PL Principle # 4 I will live with the spirit of “misasage” (devotion) working for the happiness of others.
In PL, we do our best to live these Principles on a daily basis. It is our choice, we have chosen this way of life. We share our world, but we do not insist that others see the world our way. Our goal is World Peace, something that can be achieved, when we learn to listen to one another, and to appreciate that someone else’s reality is not our own.
I reacted yesterday, and will today do my best to ensure that she is having a good day, and remembers the good moments in our visit yesterday. We did have a good time. It was MY reaction, and I will address why I reacted during my quiet times ….. then I’ll move on.
Namaste – Oyashikiri
that picture is a work of art, did you look closely at it, did you see the face the artist put in
I would love to know who did this picture, who pulled it together, if someone knows, please….
let me know..
A window can tell us many things, especially when we can walk up and spy what is inside. It was a beautiful day and finding, I gave her all the admiration I could, separate as we were by glass. It was late in the day, we were on our way back to the border, when we are happy, everyday is a holiday.
This sleek lady was on the lot, but I’m afraid she did nothing to ring my chines, simply not my style. She had cleaned up, was buffed and shined ( dressed ) for the party, but she lacked the lines that would catch my eye. I’ve included her because, I know she did want to be admired After all she was in the front line up.
For my friends who like me are interested in doors, and locks, this gem was another find I found in an older building. Polished up, I would love to have it in my collection. Suffice to say, a camera capture will have to do.
Another week lies ahead, what excitement and adventure will it bring. Have a great start to your week where ever you are.
PL Principles # 3 I will live with a mind of appreciation towards others and things
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