Good morning! Welcome to the DKos Sangha weekly open thread.
This is an open thread for members of the DKos Sangha and interested visitors who happen by. Each of us has our own path; we come here by way of many different traditions, and of no particular tradition. While the language we use may differ depending on the traditions, teachers, practices, and teachings that have shaped our journeys, we find in common, generally, a search for who we truly are, our true nature, and to bring the peace and compassion born of that search into the greater world of which we are a part. If you wish to share, or if you seek support, or if you simply want to say hello, please do, as this space is for you.
Food For Thought:
“This is the path. Or a path; or no path at all. For our natural state of being is always already here, just waiting to be uncovered, waiting for the veil to be lifted.”
Take this time to sit, and quietly take in your surroundings in a comfortable place. Do not dwell on thoughts that enter your mind for long, as the need to empty the mind while sitting is what is to be realized, all the while concentrating on your breath: Breath in, and exhale out, and truly realize the moment of this time that is just for you, it is your place, your time, you are at home: Your home.
NOTE: Today I end this Sangha differently with the addition of the words in the form of a poem and music from a very personal spiritual guide/teacher whose words and thoughts I find great comfort in, who is deeply insightful, and reminds and inspires me personally to work at the simplicity of calm in terms of the concept of mindfulness, and to live in the ever precious present.
This poem (with the beautiful music that accompanies it), and it’s words reminds me of the need to be ever optimistic, remain calm, and to be at peace within myself and with all those around me, especially in these times of the constant emotional turmoil and angst that surrounds us this, and every day…..
“The End Of Suffering” — Thich Nhat Hahn
“Breathe…..
Notice the thoughts as they arise and fall away
Notice the sounds as they arise and fall away
Notice the awareness within which thoughts and sounds arise and fall away
Abide in and as this awareness, this stillness of being,
This ocean of peace…”*
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Namaste
Peace this day, and everyday.
*Attribution: Creator of Dkos Sangha Weekly Thread, Brother“davehouck”.