Thanks, Gracie, and I'll follow your advice: "Be kind. Laugh often. Stay curious." The simplest advice is often the best. We love complexity--it helps us evade the obvious truth.
Great article Gary, and you pose good questions. I’ve always valued solitude and now it’s also the quieted spirit I seek to cultivate. There’s plenty to be angry about these days and I find it can be a struggle not to feel agitated. I suppose it’s a matter of how do I want to spend my energy. Maybe the something beautiful we can do is cultivate the quiet spirit in ourselves and let it exude a calm energy to those we encounter. Meditation and art making are my main foundation for cultivating that type of energy. Thanks for presenting such great food for thought.
I don't like being outraged by what's happening in our government, but it's almost impossible with the current administration. I try to keep a balance between knowing what's going on, and taking care of myself and my family. We're living in strange times. Thanks for commenting, Anne.
Olga, I try to be rational when it's appropriate--calling my bank or buying groceries. But the real gifts are when intuition kicks in. When it does my rational mind might say, this doesn't make sense so ignore it. It's hard to balance the rational with the intuitive. Thanks for reading.
I am agitated by the present state of chaos and lawlessness that characterizes the present administration. I meditate to calm myself and I contribute to progressive groups, go to protest rallies, call my senators. It seems so little as the country slips into dictatorship. I don't understand why the Republicans in Congress who have the power are allowing this disaster to happen.
Denis, I think the vast majority of Republicans know that Trump is an idiot, probably suffering from dementia (Two days ago he said he was going to Russia on Friday, instead of Alaska where the Putin meeting takes place). But the real reason is that Republicans are terrified of Trump's base. They are choosing their jobs over democracy. Not as profile in courage. Thanks for reading, Denis.
You are right on, Gary. This is your calling: to pay attention to beauty and share what you see and feel. Thank you for your post.
Thanks, Gracie, and I'll follow your advice: "Be kind. Laugh often. Stay curious." The simplest advice is often the best. We love complexity--it helps us evade the obvious truth.
Great article Gary, and you pose good questions. I’ve always valued solitude and now it’s also the quieted spirit I seek to cultivate. There’s plenty to be angry about these days and I find it can be a struggle not to feel agitated. I suppose it’s a matter of how do I want to spend my energy. Maybe the something beautiful we can do is cultivate the quiet spirit in ourselves and let it exude a calm energy to those we encounter. Meditation and art making are my main foundation for cultivating that type of energy. Thanks for presenting such great food for thought.
I don't like being outraged by what's happening in our government, but it's almost impossible with the current administration. I try to keep a balance between knowing what's going on, and taking care of myself and my family. We're living in strange times. Thanks for commenting, Anne.
Yes, you help me by your words. A gentle touch with truth, that makes one open their mind and let in more light in their life.
I am "pushing 70" and enjoying the discovering of my true Self. I am too old to "run" from it anymore!
I am exhausted from running from Me for the first 60 years of my life.
Even if I had no one but Me, I would be in good company.
The adventure lives, now!
Then you are doing something beautiful, Cmcl. If you have a beautiful mind, your life will be beautiful.
Gary, love what you wrote. And it's from a rational perspective, a rare gem these days on the Internets. 😉
Olga, I try to be rational when it's appropriate--calling my bank or buying groceries. But the real gifts are when intuition kicks in. When it does my rational mind might say, this doesn't make sense so ignore it. It's hard to balance the rational with the intuitive. Thanks for reading.
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”
LAUGHS IN BUDDHA
Never stop laughing, Ben!
Thank you, Sir, but I rarely laugh. I am Pagliacci.
I am agitated by the present state of chaos and lawlessness that characterizes the present administration. I meditate to calm myself and I contribute to progressive groups, go to protest rallies, call my senators. It seems so little as the country slips into dictatorship. I don't understand why the Republicans in Congress who have the power are allowing this disaster to happen.
Denis, I think the vast majority of Republicans know that Trump is an idiot, probably suffering from dementia (Two days ago he said he was going to Russia on Friday, instead of Alaska where the Putin meeting takes place). But the real reason is that Republicans are terrified of Trump's base. They are choosing their jobs over democracy. Not as profile in courage. Thanks for reading, Denis.
I want solitude. I need it and thrive under its blanket of Light. Keep writing. I am listening! Thanks!