Lisa Luna Elizarraras
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My biggest concern in life currently has to do with parenting. When I look at our issues through the lens of the first 3 noble truths I can find some peace occasionally. Since I have been on this path, I find I am able to stand back and receive what is happening with a different perspective. I think this is helpful for all involved.
I believe right intention has allowed me to slow down and be more thoughtful with my thoughts and words. Working on my mindfulness is the inner work that is needed.Melanie~So great that you connect strongly to your sense of lineage and are able to lay it all out so clearly. It is truly fortunate to have those memories and connections with your grandparents & great-grandparent,very special! I am also very inspired by women and love to be able to recognize that. What a beautiful inspiration for your daughters.
Amanda, this sounds lovely. I love the image of the hands and it seems like a wonderful representation of both offering and receiving. Being open & curious is the perfect place for all of us to be right now.
I remember the first time I heard Susan talk about lineage, and it made so much sense to me.
I love being able to recognize my teachers & inspirations in my everyday practice. I have always considered my connection to the earth as part of my lineage and even when my kids were young, we would always collect treasures from nature on walks and bring things into the house to place on a special table. Feathers, stones, and leaves would all be normal visitors. Since I created a shrine over a year ago, a lot of this still holds a place for me visually and seasonally. Also present is a small white Buddha, candles, bells, incense and shells as well as a beloved book. It all sits under a window where I can gaze out at my garden, hear the wind chimes and watch the leaves.I found it more disturbing than I imagined this week when my husband wanted it all moved and packed up because we are moving (!!!!). He needed to paint the windowsills etc. which was understandable! I complied with his request, but afterwards felt so incredibly sad that I never took a photo of it and now it was gone!! This shrine represented the beginning of my journey into Buddhism and now it is completely disassembled, I have felt displaced all week! It has shown me how special and important all of this is to me though, so I am very thankful for that!
Hello from the Texas Hill Country (but originally from Northern CA). I am so happy to be a part of this group! I have been introduced to Buddhism many times in my life, but after a series of stressful events plus the season of my life changing, I was able to finally make it a serious part of my world about a year ago. I love being on this path with OHP and appreciate Susan’s teachings so much. I look forward to learning & growing with y’all!