Tag: impermanence

My past lives

In this mornings meditation, I tried something different. I opened myself to the spaciousness of this existence, and allowed recollections of past lives. To my surprise, it quickly came to me that my previous existence was that of a Monk.…

New year, new day, new life

That old saying of “today is the first day of the rest of your life” is never more evident than New Years Day. We all celebrate the passing of the old year and welcome in the fresh beginning of the…

The Rose

The rose is not unlike any other flower really. It is beautiful to look at, and most have a lovely scent. Often, they are given to others as a sign of love or compassion. And in this mornings meditation, the…

It begins with me

Growing up, my Mom was very good at teaching me not to be selfish. Being kind and considerate towards others, and thinking of others first. This was the person that my Mother always was to everyone. She was a beautiful…