I have a high school reunion coming up. As I was contemplating whether I wanted to attend or not (I have gained a lot of weight, I am still single, and I have no kids) and feeling...well, basically sorry for myself, a friend shared this video on facebook. It made me pause and consider what the truly important things in life are. I thought I'd share.
Showing posts with label connectedness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label connectedness. Show all posts
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Thich Nhat Hanh's Message to the Next Generation — Feather Wisdom
A thought provoking speech by Thich Nhat Hanh, talking about how our generation has borrowed from our children and grandchildren - that this planet belongs to them. He mentions how we've damaged our earth and borrowed too much from the planet. He feels the people need to wait up as soon as possible and take responsibility - and it can't be done individually, it needs to be done as a group - a 'collective awakening'.
Hanh also mentions how we always want more (we're never satisfied, basically - not news to me). Even when we get our needs met (shelter, food, heat, clothing, transportation) we still feel it's not enough. That even people with butler's and/or fame 'suffer'.
We need something more than things...we need love and understanding. Peace. I love how he says we cannot get these things - the things we're hungry for - from a super market. Check it out and see what thought's you come up with.
Hanh also mentions how we always want more (we're never satisfied, basically - not news to me). Even when we get our needs met (shelter, food, heat, clothing, transportation) we still feel it's not enough. That even people with butler's and/or fame 'suffer'.
We need something more than things...we need love and understanding. Peace. I love how he says we cannot get these things - the things we're hungry for - from a super market. Check it out and see what thought's you come up with.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
My Soul is Feasting
The Winter Feast for the Soul started yesterday. I have to admit, I forgot about it until last night after I went to bed. So today I'm getting caught up. I'm checking out some of the meditations that have been posted on their website. I really enjoyed the Oneness Meditations, as I believe in all things being connected and one. However, there are so many other ones available to explore!
One of the aspects I especially like about this event is that it involves individuals around the world from all religions and spirituality beliefs together. I personally do not belong to any specific religion or spiritual faith. As I've explored my spiritual path, I've discovered that all the religions and spiritual beliefs have so much in common. With each of them, I find so many aspects I like that I decided I do not belong to any one (similiar in that aspect to the Bahai' Faith). So for me, this event is especially beneficial. I wish more individuals could see - and focus on - the similiarities between all the beliefs instead of the differences. Then we could have peace.
One of the aspects I especially like about this event is that it involves individuals around the world from all religions and spirituality beliefs together. I personally do not belong to any specific religion or spiritual faith. As I've explored my spiritual path, I've discovered that all the religions and spiritual beliefs have so much in common. With each of them, I find so many aspects I like that I decided I do not belong to any one (similiar in that aspect to the Bahai' Faith). So for me, this event is especially beneficial. I wish more individuals could see - and focus on - the similiarities between all the beliefs instead of the differences. Then we could have peace.
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