Feeling Safe in Troubled Waters
I have a Zen book of quotes in the bathroom. The perfect quiet spot (sometimes) in a hectic household. Sometimes there is only time for a quote or two. Othertimes, I will read through whole sections. With everything that is occurring in these "troubled" times - BP - the end of everything from an earth fart (yes - I read that in one today in one of the Yahoo articles - they've discounted the world ending from a large methane bubble without actually showing any proof to why it isn't probable or possible or likely - which makes me think they are just trying to appease the masses), the probably collapse of the world economy, to the very personal - how to pay my bills this month. Yes "troubled" times. So when you are in trouble - how do you get out? Appologies? To self, to the government, to the banks, to the credit cards (so sorry - I can't pay you this month). Hmm -
So within the peace and trusting that all will work out. All of this is supposed to be happening. Breakdowns lead to Breakthroughs - and baby, this sure feels like a Big Breakdown on a personal, social, communal, cosmic level. I pray.
I wonder how many more people have turned to prayer to get them through the tough times. Not being particularly religious - I find this new communication with G-d/HigherPower/Divine Self/Universe a warm, fuzzy security blanket. Amen, so mote it be - and so it is. Yippy Ka-Yay!
So within the peace and trusting that all will work out. All of this is supposed to be happening. Breakdowns lead to Breakthroughs - and baby, this sure feels like a Big Breakdown on a personal, social, communal, cosmic level. I pray.
I wonder how many more people have turned to prayer to get them through the tough times. Not being particularly religious - I find this new communication with G-d/HigherPower/Divine Self/Universe a warm, fuzzy security blanket. Amen, so mote it be - and so it is. Yippy Ka-Yay!
I love your blog as you can tell since I frequently come back haha What is the title of the zen book? I think most people are in-tuned with themselves and are not spiritual enough.
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Thank you! I have a Leo sun so praise makes me purr! The Zen book is called "Zen To Go" compiled and edited by Jon Winckur author of The Portable Curmedgeon the byline is "Bite-sized bits of wisdom from the East and the West - from the Buddha to Yogi Berra"
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