Empathy

Empathy is an understanding that suffering hurts others in the same way it hurts us. To reflect this quality of mind Buddhist teaching uses the image of a feather held near a flame, and the way it instantly coils away from the heat. In the same way the mind understands how suffering feels, and naturally recoils from causing harm to others.

Empathy is a form of love in action. . .

As we traverse through this lifespan all the little, seemingly insignificant parts bind together to form the bulk of our existence. Every move we make creates a current. Each action has a reaction, for every cause there is an effect set in motion. As we look out at the world we have created together it reflects back to us.

If only we could dissolve the illusion of separateness we could access a force stronger than gravity. This force could empower us as we learn to recognize it. As we learn to see it reflected in the eyes of every living being, and feel it in action as it binds us all together.

Random Moments of Joy

Life is naturally happy and joyous. Yet too often clouds of stress or monateny can get in the way. Reconnecting with joy is easy.

Step One: Make a list of ten random and simple sources of joy.

Step Two: Go down the list mentally visiting and experiencing how each list item makes you feel.

Step Three: Actively incorporate at least one thing from the list into your day... Then another tomorrow. This is also an exercise for manifesting!

List Examples:
1. Walking in the woods
2. Giving or receiving a compliment
3. Taking a bubble bath
4. Seeing wildflowers
5. Star gazing

Holistic Cooking

I started another blog titled "Holistic Cooking". It is about cooking, health, and nutrition. Including the healing properties and spiritual connection to the food we eat. I will share healthy recipes, cooking tips, advice on eating sustainably and more.

Food is very important... Our bodies are made entirely from food particles, which are constantly regenerating. The food we eat today will be made into new cells. Every 7 years the body is entirely replaced! It is fascinating really, the skeletal system is rebuilt every three months. The skin regenerates every 28 days, the liver every 6 months. The body must obtain the proper building blocks for healthy regeneration.

The saying is true, "What you eat and drink today walks and talks tomorrow!"