Tag: gratitude

Wish I may, wish I might

wish

[Originally written 2 months ago, prior to my Chow Chows death] I wish upon a star tonight Wish as I may, I am fully aware that wishes do not come true. But how very often do we all use this…

High anxiety

high anxiety

A couple of months ago I was asked to give the weekly talk at the temple which is due this coming Saturday. Being a layperson, this is not considered a “dhamma” talk. At the same time, my teacher Bhante Sujatha…

I want to call my Dad

Dad

Too bad that I can’t. Unfortunately, my Dad died about nine years ago. Yet today I have the strong desire to hear his voice. His warm tone of voice, silly sense of humor like mine, and to listen to him…

May I be well, content, and peaceful

well happy peaceful

What, no more Well Happy Peaceful? While the title of this site is Well Happy Peaceful, I have come to see that Well Content and Peaceful is perhaps more appropriate. You see, the word happy not only evoke different images…

Who is Emilie Alice Parker?

Emilie Alice Parker is my little girl, your little girl, and the beloved daughter of Robbie and Alissa Parker. She is so much more than just a name or a number on a list of victims. And I think this…