There’s a Zen proverb that says “When walking, walk. When eating, eat.” Presence. So very important, right? In the last two days that I’ve started my Happy Experiment, I’ve found that the more present I can be from moment to moment, the less stress I seem to have. Not a bad way to spend the day, eh?
I’ve been reading this passage every morning by the Dalai Lama:
Everyday, think as you wake up, ‘today I am fortunate to have woken up, I am alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it. I am going to use all my energies to develop myself, to expand my heart out to others, to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings, I am going to have kind thoughts towards others, I am not going to get angry or think badly about others, I am going to benefit others as much as I can.
Food for thought…
Thanks for this, Gina! Have you read Buddhism for Mother’s by the way?
You’re welcome, Sarah! No, I haven’t, but I like the sound of it. I’ll have to check it out. I take it you’ve read it?