WE TRANSCEND BEYOND LIMITATIONS – “… each step has contributed to the extraordinary transformation which we know as a spiritual awakening.” “Though each individual’s experience … varies, some experiences are so common as to be almost universal. Humility is one of these common factors.” (It Works, How & Why, p. 82)
“We learn and grow and are transformed not so much by what we do but by why and how we do it.” – Sharon Salzberg (1952 – ) U.S. spiritualist
What new freedom have you experienced, lately?
Butterfly Wings – Owl City (2:48)
Sharon Salzberg on Meditation (3:02)
‘We Are Free’ a Transcendent Meditative Journey (9:34)
The Four Seasons
by Charlie Baker
Spring
S. Starting of the new season, all new life begins to grow
P. Preparing for mother nature’s new growth, her embryo
R. Reaping and sowing of a new essence from colder ends
I. In flies a robin and his mate, accompanied by a few wrens
N. Now is nature’s time and place to strengthen to renew
G. Granting a new start, fulfilling life in its newest debut
Summer
S. Solstice comes with the dawning of this new season
U. Ultimate strength of the sun at this time has reason
M. Midday sun and heat brings hotter and longer days
M. Many a longer days within the warmer summer rays
E. Enveloped with a wonderful feeling, wishing it would never end
R. Remembering past summers, all those feelings that transcend
Autumn
A. Autumn, the dawning of the change, reading for dormant time
U. Unrelenting cold rains, wind’s fury, tree boughs heave in chime
T. Trees burst, many vibrant colours that Mother Nature achieves
U. Undermining gusts of winds, giving dance to the fallen leaves
M. Many changes, many endings in this dormant time of the year
N. Nature readies for winter’s long, cold embrace to appear
Winter
W. Winds bringing in colder temperatures this time of year
I. Ice and snow blankets the land, frigid wind so severe
N. Nothing growing, creatures hibernate, some fall prey
T. Temperatures plummet, wind chills, deep snow overlay
E. Everyone in layers of clothing in subzero wind chills
R. Robustly enjoying winter activities and all the thrills
Through this extremely tough time I am experiencing, I am finding that I can now embark on a journey that is more congruent with who I am, as opposed to the expectations of others. The paradox is that based on my current state I should be very anxious, instead I feel a great sense of contentment. A quote that I heard some time ago has helped me to get through: “One must will the means in order the will the end.”
Good morning everyone + Happy St. Patrick’s Day. This is not a day that I will be toasting with alcohol. Today, I will enjoy + be of service to others. So, I offer you an Irish Blessing. May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warmly on your face. May the rain fall gently on your path. May you be in heaven 30 minutes before the devil knows you’ve passed + may God’s love hold you in the very hollow of His hand. Blessings. BB
I believe that I was humbling myself bye finishing the program for my family member’s funeral… Where not only was she not particularly gay friendly but her offspring were not either. Still I did it for my mom because it it mattered so much to her. and I made sure that some of the less charitable observation were not included.
I had lost the sense that I could be seen as someone one MIGHT spend the rest of their lives with and was pleasantly reminded on a recent date that indeed I am in the eyes of another.
We learn and grow and are
transformed not so much by what we
do but by why and how we do it. I like that quote, it reminds me to ask. whats my motivation with this person or situation, will i be kind and loving or….