07-19-2010, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Nat
As you sit, each of you in the light of your own heart, with the capacity for mindfulness and awareness, can each of you be a light unto yourself, where you offer yourself dignity, reverence, care, a sense of worthiness - that you're worthy to be seen, appreciated? *One of the last things the Buddha said before he died was, "be a lamp unto yourselves." Turn your light on, adjust the flame so it's not out of control, so it's a calm, steady burn that lights the room up, lights your heart up as clearly as possible. *And then may all the goodness in your heart have time - will you give yourself the time? - to let the goodness in your heart be expressed in the world around you.
- zencast 166, the moon is always full
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Nat, this is a wonderful post. The words are powerful and resonate.
I hope others that stop by this thread take the time to read your post.
Thanks for sharing
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