tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5280199229040912893.comments2022-10-26T10:25:42.762-04:00Peace of MindKatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01082083771212566493noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5280199229040912893.post-88045452223679763192015-07-30T10:22:23.369-04:002015-07-30T10:22:23.369-04:00The Kiss of PeaceBy Gede Prama
http://www.bellofp...The Kiss of PeaceBy Gede Prama<br /><br />http://www.bellofpeace.org/<br /><br />Why do women close their eyes when they are kissed?”, this is the question of many teenagers. Every spiritual friends who grow deep in meditation know, the true beauty is hidden within. The outer beauty is merely the reflection of the inner harmony.Sadly, very few of people in this age who can meet deep beauty like this. Most human beings fight against themselves. On the path of compassion, it is often heard a beautiful message like this: “be kind to those who harm you. They are fighting. And they do not fight against you, they fight agains themselves”.This explains why life is burning in many places. Hospitals are full, the victims of drugs increase significantly, the story of divorce and suicide are very touching. In short, very few of people who find the inner harmony recently. Most people are burning in the chaotic inner conflict.As has been shared very often in meditation classes, there are many seeds of violence were planted within us. Family, schools, leaders, society planted countless seeds of violence in our inner life. That’s why many people can be easily burnt simply because of small things.At the level of healing, meditation keep teaching the approach of selective watering. Students are suggested to water only the seeds of peace. To put it clearly, surround yourself with people who support your peace journey. Every time the memory of violence appear in the mind, learn to smile to the bad memory, learn not to react in the forms of speech or action.Quoting the teachings of ancient Indian in America, within us there are good and bad wolves which keep fighting every day. And the winner is the one who is fed every day. With the approach of smiling to the seeds of violence within, not to react in the forms of words and actions, one is no longer feeding the bad wolf within.In the language of meditation: “recognize mind as mind, not as a truth. Recognize feelings as feelings, not as yourself. That is how meditation cures many lives”. Anyone who diligently practice meditation like this, one day they will experience a deep healing. And they are no longer burnt by the heat of life everywhere.At the level of perfection, the selective approach of watering is not necessary. What is needed is a consistency to witness without choosing (choiceless awareness). Every movements of life outside and inside, both are similar to snow flakes falling into the lake. It causes ripples for a while, but finally they disappear.Meditate or not, praying or not, that’s the natural nature of life. Everything grow follow their own law. Shade trees invite the coming of birds. The blooming flowers invite the coming of butterflies. How bad or how beautiful everyday life, everything simply appear and then disappear. It is as simple as snow flakes falling into the lake.Any inner seekers who are one with the daily meditative life like this, they can transform life into a song of harmony. This is what allows a person to find the true beauty within. In the depth of beauty within, life is the kiss of peace.Author: Gede PramaPelayan Keheninganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12448518756726276165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5280199229040912893.post-14229571265717017002015-07-20T09:55:46.047-04:002015-07-20T09:55:46.047-04:00It seems to be a bad time to have heater or thermo...It seems to be a bad time to have heater or thermostat that is not working. Did the heating company ever come that day? I hope they did, since it’s quite difficult to get by winter without a functioning heater. Anyway, I hope things are doing better for you now. Thanks for sharing!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://rjmechanical.blogspot.com/2015/06/common-issues-that-require-services-of.html" rel="nofollow">Randall Rogers @ R J Heating and Cooling</a>Randall Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103750904625771839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5280199229040912893.post-73160654294536670092014-10-29T03:42:17.054-04:002014-10-29T03:42:17.054-04:00Very nice story and thanks for sharing it. It'...Very nice story and thanks for sharing it. It's true that if we don't change our self according to the situation we miss the good moments of our life.<br /><a href="http://www.zmeditation.com" rel="nofollow"> Meditation In India </a><br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03310328639582064655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5280199229040912893.post-72379529484980300232014-09-03T15:01:05.229-04:002014-09-03T15:01:05.229-04:00So true! Them leaving the nest means we did our jo...So true! Them leaving the nest means we did our job as parents but it sure isn't easy! <br />Happy Fall!<br />Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01082083771212566493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5280199229040912893.post-37718192977469764512014-09-03T01:32:36.791-04:002014-09-03T01:32:36.791-04:00Boy! It has been a time of transition in your fami...Boy! It has been a time of transition in your family, hasn't it? I always say that we work so hard to make our children independent then, darn if they don't go off and be all independent, leaving us behind. But we wouldn't want it any other way.Mocadeauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16151014508656606795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5280199229040912893.post-88099293306884975972014-07-26T08:29:43.667-04:002014-07-26T08:29:43.667-04:00Yes, you are so right - the simple pleasures are t...Yes, you are so right - the simple pleasures are the best! <br />Enjoy the rest of your summer - there's still time :)<br />Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01082083771212566493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5280199229040912893.post-22716595148004131982014-07-26T08:28:06.185-04:002014-07-26T08:28:06.185-04:00Summer is my favorite season so when I realized it...Summer is my favorite season so when I realized it was already approaching the end of July, I knew I wanted to stop and appreciate all it has to offer! <br />Enjoy the rest of your summer Kelly! (Outdoor play - I forgot that! Hope it was fabulous!)Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01082083771212566493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5280199229040912893.post-53245532657627860032014-07-26T00:18:46.914-04:002014-07-26T00:18:46.914-04:00I love your list but it reminds me of how pitifull...I love your list but it reminds me of how pitifully few summertime activities I've taken advantage of so far! The simple pleasures are the best!Mocadeauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16151014508656606795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5280199229040912893.post-65225637783787375292014-07-25T15:35:42.487-04:002014-07-25T15:35:42.487-04:00Oh but this is wonderful. Yes to the lemonade stan...Oh but this is wonderful. Yes to the lemonade stand - although my experience was a tad disappointing. $1.00 for 3/4 cup of canned rootbeer and we had to return the cup later. Off to an outdoor play tonight. That'll be fun. However you've reminded me there are still so many more things to do. Off to get started. Thank you!Kelly L McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649279572727703824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5280199229040912893.post-50175531675692978972014-07-25T09:19:39.233-04:002014-07-25T09:19:39.233-04:00I have heard that analogy and completely agree!
H...I have heard that analogy and completely agree! <br />Hope you are enjoying your summer! Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01082083771212566493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5280199229040912893.post-88208631783282808182014-07-24T18:08:34.490-04:002014-07-24T18:08:34.490-04:00As a teacher friend of mine put it, the summer is ...As a teacher friend of mine put it, the summer is analogous to a weekend. June = Friday, July = Saturday, and August = Sunday. It's only Saturday, Kate, but I still have lots to do on this list. Thanks for the reminders:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5280199229040912893.post-69114551241420990262014-07-19T20:04:48.783-04:002014-07-19T20:04:48.783-04:00Thanks Kelly! I (half-jokingly) told everyone the ...Thanks Kelly! I (half-jokingly) told everyone the only thing my husband would hate more than turning 50 would be to spend a lot of money celebrating his turning 50 so I thought something a little more personal (and less costly) would be more appropriate! Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01082083771212566493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5280199229040912893.post-24366338867578629752014-07-17T09:57:40.959-04:002014-07-17T09:57:40.959-04:00A very Happy Belated birthday to your husband, Kat...A very Happy Belated birthday to your husband, Kate! Very impressive list you put together there. Love the photo you included too!Kelly L McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649279572727703824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5280199229040912893.post-58810839625546470472014-07-12T21:47:09.050-04:002014-07-12T21:47:09.050-04:00You're so right Linda. As a mother, it's d...You're so right Linda. As a mother, it's difficult to let go, especially when we feel we know better. I'm starting out w/ letting go of the little things and we'll see how things go. Pick your battles, right?<br />Thanks for reading!<br />Happy Summer!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01082083771212566493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5280199229040912893.post-48609458619837637802014-07-10T16:47:07.369-04:002014-07-10T16:47:07.369-04:00Letting go is almost impossible when you're a ...Letting go is almost impossible when you're a mom. I just can't help myself but to try to fix things or recommend that it is done a certain way. When we've got 20-30 years on someone you tend to think we know better, right?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18278628082127236151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5280199229040912893.post-63303541872789712152014-07-07T19:45:01.115-04:002014-07-07T19:45:01.115-04:00You're so right Barbara - it is hard to let go...You're so right Barbara - it is hard to let go - and butt out (especially as mothers, when we "know" we are right ;) <br />I love the idea that "letting go" frees us up to do other things though - I hadn't thought about that. I'm going to concentrate on that when I feel the need to control! <br />Thanks for stopping by! (Love all the SITS ladies!) <br />Have a great summer!<br />Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01082083771212566493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5280199229040912893.post-87743009154032310282014-07-06T11:31:37.543-04:002014-07-06T11:31:37.543-04:00I have been practicing "Let it go" for a...I have been practicing "Let it go" for awhile now. It's not as easy as I thought it would be. As a single Mom I was always in charge and the boss. I had to be in control. Now that my 2 boys are grown and beginning families of their own I've learned to allow My Love to make decisions, even though it is so Very hard not to butt in with my 2 cents. I begin to sit back and discover that letting go frees me up to delve into other things I can control, myself and only myself.<br />Visiting from SITS<br />Barbara @ www.allmylivesnow.comallmylivesnowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13313979624504540722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5280199229040912893.post-33369645659693388202014-07-06T08:10:38.016-04:002014-07-06T08:10:38.016-04:00Hi Sarah Ann! (Love your name! It's my daughte...Hi Sarah Ann! (Love your name! It's my daughter's exact name - same spelling of both names as well!) Thanks so much for stopping by, and the follow! Don't you love SITS! <br />Enjoy your summer, and best of luck w/ "letting it go!" So far, it's been working for me!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01082083771212566493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5280199229040912893.post-61625881891859274872014-07-06T07:57:15.939-04:002014-07-06T07:57:15.939-04:00Thanks so much for stopping by Yvonne! You are so ...Thanks so much for stopping by Yvonne! You are so right! I too have found that stepping back a bit, especially w/ my older children, is healthier for my relationships with them. (Prayer is also a wonderful component in mothering!) <br />Happy Summer to you! Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01082083771212566493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5280199229040912893.post-57736819266236287322014-07-05T15:15:15.676-04:002014-07-05T15:15:15.676-04:00I've been thinking and trying to live out the ...I've been thinking and trying to live out the same principles this summer. Thanks, Frozen, for the inspiration! But it is such a great reminder as we prioritize our lives and look to the future. I'm so glad I found you on SITS. I'm your latest follower!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558737836052830092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5280199229040912893.post-57212714158001300652014-07-05T10:37:06.004-04:002014-07-05T10:37:06.004-04:00I have been at that place 'being a control fre...I have been at that place 'being a control freak' especially with my kids but as they got older and they began to resist, I realized I was losing them. I had to step back and let go and that strategy came through prayer. It is a lot better now and I've seen remarkable improvements in our relationships. Happy summer and have a great weekend.<br />Stopping by from SITS Saturday sharefest! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14342255888834505873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5280199229040912893.post-13624011040020663182014-07-04T12:57:37.091-04:002014-07-04T12:57:37.091-04:00Hi Kelly ~ I think letting go is especially diffic...Hi Kelly ~ I think letting go is especially difficult for mothers, as our primary job is to organize, coordinate and take care of everyone. Wishing you luck this summer as well! I guess it's finally "our turn" - looking forward to seeing what life will bring! Happy Summer!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01082083771212566493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5280199229040912893.post-8627842066792278932014-07-03T22:10:34.001-04:002014-07-03T22:10:34.001-04:00Oh this post hits home. This is the first summer ...Oh this post hits home. This is the first summer since 2002 that I'm not leading the charge at swimclub. My son is coaching but not swimming and my daughter is working elsewhere. I am at sea. And trying to let go of things. Yes, he's biking himself to work. A 45 minute ride on busy streets. Yes she's working more than she's home. It's hard not to step in and volunteer to drive them. Or pack snacks and lunches. I salute you Kate. And will join you in song. Brilliant idea. Kelly L McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649279572727703824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5280199229040912893.post-24264563303425217602014-06-09T22:23:42.595-04:002014-06-09T22:23:42.595-04:00You are so right Doreen - memories are a gift that...You are so right Doreen - memories are a gift that we can unwrap when we need a smile or a boost! Thank you for sharing! And Congratulations to your granddaughter! Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01082083771212566493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5280199229040912893.post-44329346800062768522014-06-09T07:48:05.709-04:002014-06-09T07:48:05.709-04:00This is lovely. My granddaughter just graduated hi...This is lovely. My granddaughter just graduated high school and I was a teary mess. All I could think about was her mother graduating. Memories are such a gift.<br />doreenmcgettigan.comDoreen McGettiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11691803968607905576noreply@blogger.com