KathyE
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‘If you sit with an open heart, what is important will be revealed to you when the time is right’….what wonderful advice. I hope so!
Thank you for all the details and ‘light-bulb moments’ I got out of your post.
Especially concerning my struggle framing the ‘request blessings’ in a way I could understand would be beneficial in the world.
I appreciated reading your post-thanks!I have two very tiny shrine-like areas in my 2 small homes. In my main home I have a small alter table from Nepal with artifacts from my travels, special stones or small gifts someone special gave me, a candle, and some hand chimes.
These areas are where I meditate. I also have Dali Lama’s photo, a few prayer scarfs given to me in Nepal, and mandala paintings I made at a retreat; at my desk. Helps me be calm and centered in that space.
I try to create a calm, peaceful living environment all around me with music, lighting, and good aromas(incense, diffused oils) so that friends, family, and workers in my environment feel the ambiance of peace- not any particular altar room.
As far as offerings- I only offer the merit of my yoga practice most days. And blessings? I only occasionally ask for my children or someone that I know is struggling ; to be blessed. I do not really believe in asking for things while I am practicing yoga or meditation or any spiritual practice. I will be open to hearing in this forum why others find it useful.Wow. This was great to read. You really ‘got’ the assignment. I did not quite know how I even fit into the three types. I appreciated seeing this.
Kathy
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Kathy here from San Diego,CA.
I have been following Susan as a member of her sangha off & on, reading her books, etc.
I consider her my main Buddhist influence.I am a fan of her approachable, real-life style.
This course is a deeper dive for me that I am hoping to have many ‘aha’ moments where I finally bring these teachings daily into my everyday life! Very grateful and excited to begin 2025 in this spiritual way.