Peace in Our Hearts, Peace in Our Homes, Peace in the World

Did you feel that? Here's some more. I'll blow a little more cool breeze your way, to the South, that is. Why are so many enduring bloggers from that direction?

I am on day 3 back in the work world. Despite the heat, my brain is staying cool. The lesson I took from my vacation is to slow down, stop the multi-tasking. Take time to do each thing and stop hurrying. Hear what other's say but don't take it personally. So far, so good . . . and soooo . . .

what's good about today is equanimity.

Hi dAAve, My Understanding of Humility

I remember hearing that humility was the greatest of all attributes because it is the gateway to all learning. Today, my lesson in humility is that my son needs less of my help, I cannot paste my 50+ year old head on his rubbery little neck.

So, he got the driving suspension that I had hoped would happen. For 60 days the folks of Merrimac River Valley will be a little safer on the roadways. And I will have a lesson in detachment with love.

What's good about today is humility.

Oh, Boy

Guess who has their first court appearance this week? No, not me, smarties. My son, not even 18 & a half must answer for an unopened beer in the car. Oh, yeah and a 'little' pot. Pulled over for being left of center. Do you think that they know about the subsequent passing on a double yellow line last month?

Enough of that, sounds like he'll face some consequences. I hope, because my disapproval ain't enough to change his behavior. The big and powerful me, imagine that?

Thanks to program, I can still have a good day whether my young male is having one or not. All is right in God's world whether we agree or beg to differ. Now if you southerners would stop throwing those 100 degree temps our way, that would be just fine with us thin skinned New Englanders.

Companion of a Sun-like Young Star

Just copying the name of my astronomy picture, tell me that when you are feeling connected to your HP, you don't feel like a 'Companion . . . Star'.

That's all I really have to say today. Have one more day to enjoy before coming back to my work, does anyone remember in the book Franny and Zooey, how she wanted to pray without ceasing. Anyone out there . . . ?

What's good about today is peace. Peace in our hearts, peace in our homes and peace in the world.

F a l l i ng In Love

I'm so mellow this week, I hope it doesn't all disappear when I go back to work on Tuesday. My dog has been talking to me about retirement, he would like the times spent side by side on the deck to last forever. A simple life certainly seems best, even down to eating mostly raw things and complicated pastries that someone else made.

Simple things and enjoyment, maybe I will hang a sign on my door that declares it EDEN! If only to remind myself that happiness surrounds me if only I would pay attention and slow down.

Thank you for listening to me. You're what's good about today.

The Best Kept Secret

Program. That's it.

I just finished a book on spirituality called The Subtle ___ . Believe me, it wasn't that great, I skimmed along waiting for it to slam me with meaning but the moment never came. The best stuff, I think (besides scriptural texts), that is the commentaries, are written with a fullness that comes with program exposure. There are some writers like Tolle that you know have some program depth though they never give themselves away.

Obviously, I am biased on the subject but I just have to say that we are a spiritual organization, a zillion people strong for good reason.

But you knew that!

Happy July 1st

I am loving my 10 days off of work. Each day has been a pleasure, nothing to do but I am doing anything that I want. No hurrying allowed, that is the only rule. My son is bobbing along as well, it has a sweetness about it, the summer after high school graduation. The weather idyllic this week.

An easy week to remember that I am just a spark of spirit living a human life until it is time to shed my earth pajamas and slip away into another world. No need to judge or suffer. It is always the moment to turn my thoughts to that great power beyond comprehension, keeping faith that all is well.

What's good about today is everything.