Do Not Look Away

"The willful looking away, a grave act of

denying what is already conscious."

Chogyam Trungpa

We are intelligent beings with senses of observation constantly flowing through our minds.  Details of spoken words, sites of miracles in nature, and inner knowledge run rampant.  The facts are not always supportive and our ego can shift our attention away from the truth.  

When we act with knowledge that we know is not in our best interest, there will be consequences. The longer we pursue what we knowingly is not a part of our path, the light of life grows darker.  We sink into muddy waters and eventually, we will need to be pulled back out through hard work and dedication.

So just hearing wisdom is not enough.  We must put it to use and uphold it in our every step.  When we fear we are lost, we can call upon our inner spirit, guides, angels or patron saints.  We do not have to resurrect from our poor judgment alone.  Routinely, remain conscious and do not look away.

 

Without Recognition or Expense

"In the garden of gentle sanity

May you be bombarded by coconuts 

of wakefulness."

Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche

There is a temptation to withdraw during the holiday season.  Too much traffic, food, and crowds, all altering moods.  Not enough money or too much money become primary issues   The conflict of being authentically human tends to escalate during this time of year.

It does not matter what religion a person is or what God is being worshipped.  The bottom line is our  personal connectedness to the Divine and how we react accordingly.  Instead of being consumed by long lists of gifts,  a present can be given to a member of the human race.  Each day loving kindness can fall from our lips or be given in assistance to those unknown.  We touch the lives of others without recognition and without monetary expense or gain.

In the days ahead, let us try to remember to be angels present upon this earth.  Extend a needed hand, whisper good will, and send loving thoughts to those walking across our paths.  It will cost us nothing, but it will build our sense of connection to each other.  Maybe the season will once again be filled with nothing but love!