Betsy Loeb
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Penelope, I must say your room is outstanding! So lovely, peaceful and inviting. Thanks for sharing this photo!
One day this past week we had the biggest, loudest hail storm ever!! (I took photos but don’t know how to upload.) It was brief, but powerful. I link that with Vajra Family…blue, anger (it came down with a vengeance, shiny (mirror-like wisdom) and element of water.
This was a fun exercise to do.Betsy
Dear Jake,
Thank you for your reflections on “exertion”. Beautifully expressed; and has lots of relatability for me. Hope you continue to have your “heart ablaze”!
BetsyHi, Laura
Thank you for your sweet comments. Connectivity is so important to me.
How are you doing with “generosity”?
I must say, it’s not been top of my mind as I’ve been dealing with some undiagnosed pain. However, now upon reflection, the generosities I’ve been receiving has blown my mind. Neighbors who I hardly knew: walking my dog daily for over a week, as example.
“Buckeye” Betsy (though I’m not originally from Columbus, though have lived here 40 yrs!!, so “Buckeye” doesn’t quite fit for me. But brought a smile to my face.Dear Ann,
I just read your response about compassion. And, how difficult it is to have self-compassion especially as you struggle with physical problems. I now can relate very much with this. For the last week I’ve been in lots of pain. The doc seems to think it is aggravated osteoarthritis of the hip. However, with pain meds of Celebrex I’m hardly getting much relief. I certainly need to work on patience as well. He has suggested that it might take a week to feel better and I’ve only started the meds since Monday eve.My focus this past week has been on “generosity”. I’ve noticed it more with little things that I can do or not say…it doesn’t need to be about me. Then I’ve noticed how others are generous with me. Giving and receiving generosity brings such a spark of beauty to my life.
Betsy, Columbus, OHHow beautiful, Brenda, that you dedicated your practice to the families of those who lost their lives in Baltimore. So generous!
BetsyHi, David
Thank you for sharing your Discipline.I don’t think it is a small change. It’s not easy to change routines. Best to you.
Betsy from Columbus, OH USAHi, Brenda
I find that transitions in life are very challenging.
Especially as I get older, I expect that I would get wiser. When I was younger I don’t think I realized how making decisions are so important…I had more of a carefree attitude.
So, I appreciate the difficulty that you and your husband are in the midst of.
Wishing you well in this next phase along the path,
BetsyHi, Lynne
How fortunate that you and yours found a place that works well for you. Curious…do you have any suggestions on what that process was for you? How long did it take?
I ask these questions since I’ve just begun that journey of seeking an independent living place.
Thank you,
BetsyMy large concern: getting old (I’m now 75 years old) and considering whether I should stay in my home of 40 years. How do I feel? Scared, claustrophobic with the feelings and alone.
Yes. When I mix it with the first three Noble Truths of aging and impermanence I feel less crazy. This is reality. However, time has gone by so quickly and in my head I don’t feel old, so that I have a hard time realizing that I need to figure out my next stage in life. Which, of course, has such uncertainty. Clearly I don’t have much control over what the next years will bring.
I keep going to the 7th step on the Eight-fold Path. Rather than worry about the future, if I can settle into the present with Mindfulness I feel more spaciousness and sanity. Unfortunately, I don’t seem to be able to control that either!!
Thank you to anyone who has read this! BetsyIn terms of my “shrine”. I’ve had it for a little over a year. The following items are placed on top of a 2-drawer Thread storage that used to be in my grandfather’s & then father’s store: carved hands holding the world (made in Ghana that I once visited); a beautiful vase that once belonged to my mom; 2 Femo carved children made by my oldest daughter; a Lotus candle holder given to me by a meditator who lives in Pittsburgh; Mala beads that belonged to a local Sangha member who died about 5 years ago; an incense holder; a woven small piece that I made about 20 years ago and lastly a photo of Pema Chodron.
I’m still pondering my lineage. I want to feel it out. Currently included is: (on right) Pema Chodron & Susan; (on left): my parents, grandparents (who I never knew), my daughters and 3 grandsons, Southern Jews, my yoga instructor, teachers, mothers, and folks with humor!!
I’ve not heard the term “4th site”…but I like the idea of learning from anyone that may find themselves in that “category”. Thank you, Betsy
Hello, Everyone! My name is Betsy Loeb. I live in Columbus, OH (40 years) and lived on east coast (14 years) and Louisiana near New Orleans (21 years). Yes, I just turned 75 years in January. Turning 75 years has had a de-stabilizing impact on me. I have been part of the local Shambhala community for over 10 years and with OHP, 4-6 years. I’m delighted to be part of this program. I’m longing to deepen my spiritual practice. For some reason I think that I don’t approach life full-on, but more 1/2 way. I want to change that approach to life. with gratitude to Susan for offering this “deep dive”.
