Monday, October 26, 2009
Swine Flu
I hope that everyone is taking care of themselves and using the necessary precautions to stay healthy. We are hoping for a quick recovery and hoping ourselves don't in fact catch the flu.
Take care everyone-
Namaste
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Free And Easy: A Spontaneous Song by Venerable Lama Gendun Rinpoche
through great effort and willpower,
but is already present, in open relaxation and letting go.
Don't strain yourself,
there is nothing to do or undo.
Whatever momentarily arises in the body-mind
has no real importance at all,
has little reality whatsoever.
Why identify with, and become attached to it,
passing judgment upon it and ourselves?
Far better to simply
let the entire game happen on its own,
springing up and falling back like waves-
withhout changing or manipulating anything-
and notice how everything vanishes and
reappears, magically, again and again,
time without end.
Only our searching for happiness
prevents us from seeing it.
It's like a vivid rainbow which you pursue without ever catching,
or a dog chasing its own tail.
Although peace and happiness do not exist
as an actual thing or place,
it is always available
and accompanies you every instant.
Don't believe in the reality
of good and bad experiences;
they are like today's ephemeral weather,
like rainbows in the sky.
Wanting to grasp the ungraspable,
you exhaust yourself in vain.
As soon as you open and relax this tight fist of grasping,
infinite space is there-open, inviting, and comfortable.
Make use of this spaciosness, this freedom and natural ease.
Don't search any further.
Don't go into the tangled jungle
looking for the great awakened elephant,
who is already resting quietly at home
in front of your own hearth.
Nothing to do or undo.
nothing to force,
nothing to want,
and nothing missing-
Emaho Marvelous!
Everything happens by itself.
-Translated at Dakpo Kagyu
Ling In Dordogne, France
Friday, June 26, 2009
A week in the country

It felt good to have some freedom and just roam the land. It was a very spiritual place. Very peaceful. My husband and I have decided we need to get a boat and bring out the side-by- side and use that to get around the property. Its nice to finally have a place to go for the week or weekend that is so close. I'm telling you, we will go back to this place for as long as they allow us. The jewel of the Midwest.
I hope everyone is staying out of the heat and keeping cool. I'm telling you this heat is unbearable. Stay cool and I will see you all very soon. Take care-
Namaste
Monday, June 22, 2009
The Cabin
Namaste
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Happy Fathers Day

Namaste
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Wisdom
Monday, June 8, 2009

Thursday, June 4, 2009
Happy Birthday Dad

I hope everyone is having a wonderful day and maybe tonight all of you can raise your glass to a man who was so special to me and to others. Be peaceful and I will be back tomorrow. Enjoy your evening-
Namaste
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
My boy Henry


Monday, June 1, 2009
Coffee Talk

Good Morning, I hope everyone had a relaxing weekend. I was over at my sisters house on friday evening and I came across this quote that my father had written down, so I took a picture of it and thought it would be perfect to post on the blog. My father liked to do alot of writing. But, anyway I thought I would share this with everyone.
This morning has been very busy with all of the national news going on. Yesterday in Wichita Dr. Tiller was gunned down while at church and then the news of Air France practically falling off the face of the earth and finally the bankruptcy of GM. Alot of suffering is being felt across the globe this morning and I would just like to say that I hope that each person that is being affected in someway from any of these events that my heart goes out to you. Please keep these folks in your thoughts and prayers. Have a peaceful day and I will see you tomorrow-
Namaste
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Good Times

My girlfriends and I went to the lake this week to celebrate our friend Julies birthday. We had the greatest time. Theres nothing like going to the lake and just hanging out with your friends and just letting loose. I actually can't believe this picture turned out so well. We put the camera on a timer and this was the result. A perfect picture of all of us. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. The weather here in Kansas couldn't be nicer. I believe its suppose to be around 91 degrees today. I think we will hang out by the pool and enjoy the sun. Take care and we will talk soon.
Namaste
Thursday, May 28, 2009
A day of remembrance

Today is the two year anniversary of my fathers death. Its crazy that its the day after my husband and I's wedding anniversary. I have a day of happiness and a day of sadness. I can tell you that I have come along way since that dreadful day two years ago. When I recieved the news that morning I didn't think my heart could handle it. I have never felt that emotion in my life.Its as if life as you know it has changed in an instant. But, somehow you keep going and living and learning.
My father was a diabetic and had been one my whole life. He was diagnosed one year before I was born. So, for thirty-two years he dealt with the side affects of his illness. I will have to say that in all my years I never heard my father complain one time. He lived his life everyday as if it was his last. He made every encounter with anyone something special and memorable. I believe he knew his life wouldn't be long and there were many times when he had a diabetic reaction and he should of died. He came close to death many times and I think he was grateful for every moment he had. Im grateful that my father did not suffer in ways that many diabetics do. He was just living life and the day before he died he had visited the Keeper of the Plains down by the river, and then later that night in his sleep he passed away. Everytime I pass by the Keeper of the Plains I think of my father and picture him sitting there and taking in the sites and having a beautiful moment before he closed his eyes forever. I miss him all the time and will do so for as long as I live and will be grateful that such a wonderful man was my father. Today is a day of remembrance for a man that lived a life well lived and that made everyone around him feel that they mattered and that they were loved unconditionally. Thank you Dad for loving me and teaching me and coaching me through life. I will carry these tools with me as I continue my journey through life.
Theirs a saying about buddhist monks. It is said that before they go to bed at night that they turn there tea cup upside down on the saucer, because there is know gaurantee that they will wake in the morning. What I say to this is don't ever pass up the opportunity to say something to someone because you might not get the chance. Don't take life for granted and never assume you will get another chance because in a flash it could be gone and you never want to live with regrets or woulda shoulda couldas. Just something to think about when your in the hustle and bustle of life. I hope this finds you well and I hope your journey is a peaceful one-
Namaste
Anniversary

Today is my husband and I's nine year anniversary. I can't tell you how grateful I am to have him in my life. Every year our relationship evolves into something more and more sacred. Every year we learn new things about one another and the journey has been unbelievable. I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with my best friend/soul mate. I feel so fortunate to have met a man who has been patient with me as I've grown over the years. I feel so much unconditional love from my husband that I remind myself everyday not to take him for granted. Today is a special day for our marriage and our family and I feel blessed to have them in my life and I will cherish them always. I hope everyone is well today and to make sure you let the people in your life know how much you love and appreciate them.
Namaste
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Buddha Nature

Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Feeling Content
