Amazingly each Wednesday as part of this community of people who've come together to sit quietly together, reflect and than break bread in communion - I find myself humbled by the deep insight of my companions!
Intermittantly all week I thought about my "choices". This thought empowers me and gives me the responsiblity of manging my life - my thoughts, the attic of my mind, the physical house of mine... I find i like "things" figurtively and physically.
The beauty of our Wednesday community is that in the most sincere and genuine way these companions of mine assist me on my journey - daily!
As we passed the mic and introduced ourselves and shared reflections on the reading and of those in our hearts many themes came to mind and to the group... the notion of the mind body connection and health and aging and of simplifying our thoughts and our belongings in a way that frees up space for fresh new thoughts and behaviors. I can put this behavior in to action!
Another notion that came to mind is the metaphor of a house and our minds and memories being the "attic". Taken directly from Thanissaro Bhikkhu's writing, the idea of putting away or of hiding things/feelings/experiences in our attics and that periodically it was healthly to take out the old and unused no longer usefull to lighten our psychies for a more open approach to ourselves and others. This is a practice I can put in to action, too!
Another notion was one of clearing space to enable acting out of kindness to another especially in times of frustration or anger or when feeling a need to be blatantly honest with another. When we free up the space in our minds it allows for a more thoughtful approach to others. Love this thought, too!
As I listen to my companions each Wednesday evening I'm humbled at the insights that are shared and too, by the compassion, love and support that shows in each face as the mic is passed and sharing continues. Even first time visitors share openly their feelings and needs in this respectful environment.
Even as the week moves closer to the next Wednesday, I find myself still reflecting on the lessons, the insights I gain each week about my companions and myself... thank you!
On Aug 31, 2009 susan bradley wrote :
Amazingly each Wednesday as part of this community of people who've come together to sit quietly together, reflect and than break bread in communion - I find myself humbled by the deep insight of my companions!
Intermittantly all week I thought about my "choices". This thought empowers me and gives me the responsiblity of manging my life - my thoughts, the attic of my mind, the physical house of mine... I find i like "things" figurtively and physically.
The beauty of our Wednesday community is that in the most sincere and genuine way these companions of mine assist me on my journey - daily!
As we passed the mic and introduced ourselves and shared reflections on the reading and of those in our hearts many themes came to mind and to the group... the notion of the mind body connection and health and aging and of simplifying our thoughts and our belongings in a way that frees up space for fresh new thoughts and behaviors. I can put this behavior in to action!
Another notion that came to mind is the metaphor of a house and our minds and memories being the "attic". Taken directly from Thanissaro Bhikkhu's writing, the idea of putting away or of hiding things/feelings/experiences in our attics and that periodically it was healthly to take out the old and unused no longer usefull to lighten our psychies for a more open approach to ourselves and others. This is a practice I can put in to action, too!
Another notion was one of clearing space to enable acting out of kindness to another especially in times of frustration or anger or when feeling a need to be blatantly honest with another. When we free up the space in our minds it allows for a more thoughtful approach to others. Love this thought, too!
As I listen to my companions each Wednesday evening I'm humbled at the insights that are shared and too, by the compassion, love and support that shows in each face as the mic is passed and sharing continues. Even first time visitors share openly their feelings and needs in this respectful environment.
Even as the week moves closer to the next Wednesday, I find myself still reflecting on the lessons, the insights I gain each week about my companions and myself... thank you!