This is such a refreshing reminder about the heart of our practice, passed from warm hand warm hand from Buddha to us. Having taken a couple of physical falls recently, I've noticed that my "retreat into the mind" when I am walking can be dangerous. It is a joy to walk with my mind throughout my body, from the top of my head, to the soles of my feet. May all beings be happy, may they be joyous and live in safety! Thank you for this offering, Shoren Heather!
Hi Laura, so sorry to hear about your recent falls. I'm also guilty of forgetting that I'm a whole body walking and not just a walking head! I hope you fully heel (eegads, I meant "heal" but maybe it's a fun pun?). Do take care of yourself and thanks for reading the Sunday Spark!
This is such a refreshing reminder about the heart of our practice, passed from warm hand warm hand from Buddha to us. Having taken a couple of physical falls recently, I've noticed that my "retreat into the mind" when I am walking can be dangerous. It is a joy to walk with my mind throughout my body, from the top of my head, to the soles of my feet. May all beings be happy, may they be joyous and live in safety! Thank you for this offering, Shoren Heather!
Hi Laura, so sorry to hear about your recent falls. I'm also guilty of forgetting that I'm a whole body walking and not just a walking head! I hope you fully heel (eegads, I meant "heal" but maybe it's a fun pun?). Do take care of yourself and thanks for reading the Sunday Spark!
I heard a woman storyteller say that she used to think that her body was just something to keep her head from dragging on the ground!