Wisdom and Delight

Our mindfulness practice opens up a world of possibilities. Sitting, listening, noticing, not judging; always receptive, never rejecting anything, endlessly curious as to our own experiencing. And what a world our inner being presents to us! Fleeting yet seeming to be solid and permanent, always a new thought and a new drive, yet coming back to the breath, mind and body feels like a homecoming to something old each time.

Wisdom and delight can be found in so many places. Having grandchildren has introduced me once again to the wisdom and delight of the very young child. It has been a joy to become reacquainted to that wise old sage, Winnie the Pooh. Today I offer to you a few wise quotes from Winnie and friends in the Hundred Acre Wood:

On Meditation:

“Don’t underestimate the value of Doing Nothing, of just going along, listening to all the things you can’t hear, and not bothering.”

“Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there some day.”

On Love:

“You can’t stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes.”

“Some people care too much. I think it’s called love.”

“Love is taking a few steps backward maybe even more… to give way to the happiness of the person you love.”

On Your Self Worth and Dignity:

“The things that make me different are the things that make me me.”

“You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”

“Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.”

And on how to be patient with the other guy!

“If the person you are talking to does not appear to be listening, be patient. It may simply be that he has a small piece of fluff in this ear.”

Today’s meditation is a modified body scan. I hope it helps you to reestablish the delight that is available to us each moment of every day.

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Peace!

Jim