Sometimes, we look at things the wrong way. Sometimes, we see the world through eyes that are weary from sadness, anger or fear. Sometimes, we see only through our own past and our limited view and prejudices. And then, sometimes, we remember - there is a way to see the world and yourself with Joy. … Continue reading LOL
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Open the Door
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Open the Door
Hi Dear Friends - Hope this "parable" brings you joy and a reminder of peace. I went to a church on Sunday that provides a lot of service to the poor, to immigrants, and the homeless. I like this church. It’s messy. There on the altar you might find the red and white robed choir … Continue reading Open the Door
Donations Accepted
There is a new button on my blog. It says DONATE. It took me all day to complete this simple task that in actuality, takes less than 30 minutes. I made it a lot harder than it needed to be. OKAY! Some of you are probably laughing out loud for you know me well. I … Continue reading Donations Accepted
Path of Light
Follow the path of love and be joyful today and always. Follow the path of light and be illuminated. Follow the path that you know in your heart is right and righteous and be a moral compass in the world. Follow your breath all the way to the heart and be free. May you find … Continue reading Path of Light
Another reconciliation
This is a picture of a valley close to Pharping, in Nepal. A van rented for us in Kathmandu broke down and we were crossing the valley floor in order to pay homage to a great Dzogchen master there, having come from Shechen Monastery in Boudhanath. Reconciling the teachings of Jesus and the Buddha was … Continue reading Another reconciliation
Pilgrimage
This shack may not look like much to you, but it was a meeting place in my little village in India where I could sit with others, drink delicious and real chai and look out into the vast space of India. I call this blog the Joyful Pilgrim and that is also the name I … Continue reading Pilgrimage
Rest Assured
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Rest Assured
What a phrase; rest assured. One can really only rest when there is an assurance of safety, of trust and of comfort. If I think of these 2 words together, I feel a softening and a releasing in the muscles and in the body; stress giving way through a deep breath, to Remembrance. Listen, Friends, … Continue reading Rest Assured
Peace-full
Today I pray that we meet the Beloved in each individual we encounter.