I live in the county, a self-designed life, and am grateful that this is where I am right now. On my travels to and fro I often pass two, not one but two, Buddhist temples. I used to think it was odd to see two within thirty miles of one another and so far out of the city but not anymore. I love that they are close enough that I can visit and enjoy the grounds and meditate…
When I pass by the temples on my travels a sense of calm embraces me, each and every time, and I am soothed by the feeling. I pondered why this was so and here’s what I have come up with, my perspective only of course.
There are people who are in that temple, on those grounds, wandering through the gardens, and while doing so they are offering intentions to all of us. Prayers of peace, of healing, of love: they are offering out their compassionate hearts to all of us and they’re doing it selflessly. Wow, imagine that: somebody, many in fact, are offering all of us prayers of healing, of love, of peace…
There was a time when I would not have accepted such a gift because I did not feel worthy enough to do so. I did not believe that people were truly wishing only the best for me because I did not believe this was possible. I was turning my back on their beautiful gift. I now realize that this choice was one of ego and very ungracious. I don’t think that way anymore. I am humbled by the wishes of those who send out such prayers, I am grateful and I am honoured.
Today, as I reflect on the catastrophe that has hit Japan, and those in so many parts of this world who have suffered or are struggling right now, I humbly offer my own prayers of love, of healing, of peaceful resolutions, of peaceful hearts…I, along with so many others on this planet, send you freedom from fear, freedom from struggle and freedom from hardship. I have not walked a mile, nor an inch, in your shoes: I cannot imagine how you must be feeling right now and I don’t make up that I can. I do, from the bottom of my heart, send you love.
Living la vida fearless, Jan
