@ACG2 Thanks buddy!

No mud no lotus -Thich Nhat Hanh

Let us transform our world, instead of adding to the flames that are burning it to a cinder.

When we choose compassion over our hatred. When we choose to love instead of judge. When we deal with our negativity mindfully instead of wrathfully. We change the world

That is how we reach the people in Maga.That is what MLK Jr is talking about when I quote him about soul force.That is what it means by love overcoming fear

"We will match your ability to inflict suffering, with our capacity to endure it. MLK Jr

Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only love can do that- MLk Jr

I've been reading the "Admonitions and Encouraging Words of Master Guishan" with a commentary by Thich Nhat Hanh. It's a buddhist monastic text.

Within it talks about the reason for right manners, keeping the precepts, all of that, it's not simply rules to follow, but ways to avoid suffering, and **to set a good example and protect the practice of those around you**

No matter our current troubles. No matter how dark the night, our light will still shine on, far past our current challenges.

Which means, that holding to our compassion in times of darkness, and in the face of great challenges like #trump amplifies our light, instead of caking it with mud and muting its color.

That is the definition of transforming our suffering. Taking all that is thrown at us, and turning it into compost to feed our lotus.

Everything is impermanent though. That is the first aspect that came to mind as I sat with those feelings from deep within my store consciousness this morning.

The second was that there is no death, no true end. We have no beginning or ending, we are each an ever burning flame, morphing from life to life, existence to existence.

We carry stars within us, and long dead galaxies. Particles from the beginning of time itself. Life to life.

I had a moment last night, that carried into meditation this morning

When I first heard of the attempt on #trump, I asked if he survived.

There is a dark part of me that would like to think that things were better if he were just gone.

But his life is sacred too. I sat with those thoughts this morning in meditation, and realized they were based out of fear that I will have to leave the country, and uproot my life if he's elected. Fear for my friends that will be targeted.

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@stueytheround I have learned that all we have, truly, is this moment. Learning this I realized time is so much more precious then I ever realized. Yet our modern lives often push us to spend it recklessly

We destroy our peace, we gamble our solid now on ephemeralities, and we wonder why we are so tired, when often all we do is spend our now on what may or may not be

For all of its trouble, I am glad for the joys of this now. For the friendships I have, and that is a great treasure to hold

Good morning groovy souls!

There is much news today, and a lot of tension in the world. Please be gentle with yourselves, and give your heart the room you need to process, and deal.

I know in my own being there is often a drive to be in the know, but all of the knowing that can be achieved does not change my power over that which I cannot control. It can however poison my peace if I let it

It is ok to take time with the news. It is ok to give your self space to process

This moment is enough

@wolfwoman told me she missed me on Coso

I miss being here. There is an old cliche that absence makes the heart grow fonder. This is, at best, a half truth. Absence to long held, leads to distance. Absence due to apathy leads to the winter of a friendship

But absence born out of hectic days with attention back towards that horizon of connection will always bring a heart back home

What I miss about Coso is everyone of you. This vibrant and colorful community that brightens my days

Good afternoon, groovy souls!

This week has just flown by, but working a crazy amount of hours will do that. I crushed it at the gym this morning and ran an 8:54 mile, and averaged 9:30 over my 10k.

Feeling stoked and strong!

It's been raining so much I've begun to wonder if I'm going to get an invitation for a special cruise soon. The Rain is warmer here than it is in the PNW which is pretty cool.

Buddy continues to do better, they're sleeping more and needing me less!

Good morning groovy souls! I’m helping my lawyer buddy at court again so I got up early!

I’m rocking my speed on the treadmill. I held 6.5 from minute 30 to 20 then 6.6 and faster from 20 to finish!

Hello Coso Buddies!

I'm still working a lot here in Richmond, and my schedule is often full to bursting.

I'm truly missing my time here and all of you wonderful souls.

I'm crushing it at the gym lately. Running sub 10, back to doing a 10k in an hour flat.

I'm feeling good about the progress I'm making there and here. Service is the path, but somedays get a touch long.

Focusing hard on self care. I'll be back home in about a month and I've got a new tattoo to look forward to on the 23rd!

Chonky Baby! #catsofcoso

@Vozy I’ve done some work but have also taken time to just be to myself and rest. I missed sangha because things got busy but I’m trying to down shift. This has been an intensive two weeks but we are getting there.

@Vozy I hope the concert goes well. Nostalgia has a special kind of sweet to it. May the memories warm your heart and inspire your now.

@Vozy I'm feeling on the bounce. It's been a good day, I slept well and had a great run at the gym.

I think my buddy is turning the corner.

Good morning groovy souls!

I am back from the Gym, my last session for the week, and saw it through.

It was a tough workout, but a good one, and I was eager to get going on my way there.

The best news is that my buddy is finally sleeping through the night, and they are getting their appetite back!

The dawn always comes!