MyDailyOM

Buddha Wisdom.

Having enjoyed a sweet delicious taste,
And having sometimes tasted what is bitter,
Do not greedily enjoy the sweet taste,
Do not feel aversion toward the bitter.

When touched by pleasant contact, do not be enthralled,
Do not tremble when touched by pain.
Look evenly on both the pleasant and painful,
Not drawn or repelled by anything.

Buddha - "The Connected Discourses of the Buddha"

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absorbing Buddha's teaching into my spirit this rainy day, i am reminded of one of my favorite Pema Chodron quotes: "The present moment is the perfect teacher".

it is & i am learning...

thank heaven's for family, friends, & Sanghas {both the physical & virtual}. thank you {sal, kelly, cat, soul} for sending me good chi & encouragement... random & unexpected acts of kindness always warm my heart...

i'm alright y'all... nawh... scratch that... i am BLESSED!:-)

Peace & OM!:-)

mechie

like a star...

well my friends, i am nursing heartbreak & find myself at a lost for words these past few days. heartbreak? hmmm... a totally 'non-Buddhist' feeling of complete delusion & attachment... right? i know. but i'm still aching y'all. for whatever reason {maybe cause i have more free time to think} today reality, ripe with its zillion questions & reflections has washed over me... leaving me quiet... a bit sad & feeling quite exposed.

so i am off... retreating to music & art as i am inclined to do when 'reality' is not to my liking. i leave you though with lyrics that at the current moment i have on 'repeat' from corinne bailey rae ... like a star {words so good... i gotta include all of 'em}... if i could write melodies, this would be mine...

writing releases me. damn... i'm feelin better already!:-)

just like a star across my sky,
just like an angel off the page,
you have appeared to my life,
feel like i'll never be the same.
just like a song in my heart,
just like oil on my hands,
honor to love you.
still i wonder why it is,
i don't argue like this,
with anyone but you.
we do it all the time,
blowing out my mind.
you've got this look i can't describe,
you make me feel i'm alive,
when everything else is au fait,
without a doubt you're on my side.
heaven has been away too long,
can't find the words to write this song of your love.
still i wonder why it is,
i don't argue like this,
with anyone but you.
we do it all the time,
blowing out my mind.
now i have come to understand the way it is it's not a
secret anymore,
'cause we've been through that before.
from tonight i know that you're the only one.
i've been confused and in the dark,
now i understand.
i wonder why it is,
i don't argue like this with anyone but you.
i wonder why it is i wont let my guard down to anyone but you.
we do it all the time,
blowing out my mind just like a star across my sky.
just like an angel off the page,
you have appeared to my life,
feel like I'll never be the same.
just like a song in my heart,
just like oil on my hands

Peace & OM!:-)

mechie
life is short. put all aside & just love y'all... as good, deep & long as you can...

when words {and understanding}...

fall short... there is ALWAYS the presence of enlightened wisdom to help guide us through... this day, i take refuge in the Buddha. i take refuge in the Dharma. i take refuge in the Sangha.

Peace & OM!:-)

mechie
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Adverse circumstances test our courage, our strength of mind, and the depth of our conviction in the Dharma. There is nothing exceptional about practicing Dharma in a good environment and atmosphere. The true test is if we can maintain our practice in adverse conditions.

Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey, "Advice From a Spiritual Friend"

Love {just in the nick of time}

"We really have to understand the person we want to love. If our love is only a will to possess, it is not love. If we only think of ourselves, if we know only our own needs and ignore the needs of the other person, we cannot love." | Thich Nhat Hanh

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always on time gurly... thanks for the call & the inspiration on how to love, soul... who's learning from who here?:-)

Peace & OM!:-)

mechie

thank goodness for Refuge...

on sunday june 11 after years {and most likely lifetimes} of seeking the right path for me, i committed myself officially to Buddhism by taking the Vows of Refuge. without doubt, this is the path that my spirit was destined to follow.

the ceremony was serene & simplistic YET profound & deep moving. i was completely aware of & humbled by the life change occurring at the moment i spoke: I take refuge in the Buddha. I take refuge in the Dharma. I take refuge in the Sangha.

i felt blissful... light... peaceful... resolved.

also phenomenal is that my soulmate {yep... i do believe in such a thing!} re-entered my life in time to be there with me as i took this life-step. He & my Mother sat behind me as i took the Vows, supporting me in this decision. and though they didn't understand everything that transpired, they each embraced & enjoyed all the positive vibes generated by my Sangha {community}...

the day wrapped-up with brunch with my Family & lots n' lots of laughter & lovin.

WOW... how beautiful, blessed & DIVINE is that y'all?!

Peace & OM!:-)

mechie

P.S. deep hugs to all my friends supporting me on the path > mahala, soul {i miss u already}, kelly, anthony, greggy, michi & will... your presence is a Divine part of this journey too!:-)

FOOTNOTE: y'all remember my post 'a profound dream' on april 23? reading it today, it seems to me a bit 'prophetic'... kinda a foretelling of sunday's event & the blessing that healed karma would offer me... a 2nd chance at divine love:-) {mechie sighing}