I appreciate the focus here both on urgency, ie. the doing NOW, but also the presence, ie. being there fully in the NOW. I find I often double down on the former and forsake the latter, so it is a salient reminder that being fully present in the doing is the sweet spot. So sorry for your recent losses. May you find comfort in the now-ness.
At the end of every night of a Zen retreat, this is the chant that echoes through the silence of the meditation hall:
"Life and death are of supreme importance –
Time passes swiftly and opportunity is lost –
Let us awaken –
awaken . . .
Do not squander your life."
It's the last thing we hear before heading out of the hall under the night sky to prepare for sleep.
Your writing here reminds me of that, of the imperative of living fully. thank you
🙏 That’s it, Maia!
I appreciate the focus here both on urgency, ie. the doing NOW, but also the presence, ie. being there fully in the NOW. I find I often double down on the former and forsake the latter, so it is a salient reminder that being fully present in the doing is the sweet spot. So sorry for your recent losses. May you find comfort in the now-ness.
Thank you. 🙏 Yes, being present is the ultimate gift
Thank you. To quote a friend of mine - It is arrogant to believe that I will be alive tomorrow.
The play "Our Town" is about appreciating the extraordinary in everyday life. Gonna find a version online and watch it today.
Nice Pat. I hope to be up in Denver soon and will reach out to you and Leif for a visit.
Yay!
what an eloquent call to live
every loving word
embodies your vitality and insight
you offer and transfer your best to us
thank you and bless you diamond-michael
Thank you! I am sending good vibes back your way Deborah.