Friday, June 24, 2011

To Live Is To Celebrate

It's Friday and I'm posting because I've just returned from the most beautiful celebration of life and I must share.  Our friend's mother passed away earlier this week and with her guidance, her family organized a wonderful celebration.  Her son read the following mediation which she read each night before going to bed.

Our true home is in the present moment.
To live in the present moment is a miracle.
The miracle is not to walk on water.
The miracle is to walk on the green Earth in the present moment,
to appreciate the peace and beauty that are available now.
Peace is all around us
in the world and in nature - and within us -
in our bodies and our spirits.
Once we learn to touch this peace,
we will be healed and transformed.
It is not a matter of faith; it is a matter of practice.
Thich Nhat Hanh, Touching Peace


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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 24, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    excellent job by the mom in raising her kids! Great blog MaryBeth - glad to have it brought to my attention!

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  2. BethJune 25, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    Thanks Boaz!! So good to connect. I'm holding the right thought for you. Focus on any and all positive changes and you'll get more of them. Focus on what you want! We're here for you. xoxox

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