Yesterday when I met N N we studied the first of the ten factors 'Appearance.' I tend to ignore appearances and delve into people's hearts and the heart of circumstances. Of course, the heart is most important.
But as we studied 'The true aspect of all phenomena can only be assessed judging Appearance,' that is by facing and embracing reality. 'The true aspect of all phenomena can only be understood and shared between Buddhas.'
It's important to assess the heart but it's important to understand the Appearance, the reality of it all. Face reality.
If I have to face reality I'm struggling with money for the past one year, Arun and I don't talk that much anymore and this is all due to my past causes. I am working to create causes and I'm trying my very best.
You get only what you are prepared for. Luck is when preparation meets opportunity. So with the work I have I am preparing. Today I realised that I may not be doing it quite as adequately. My preparations have to be directed towards my goals.
It's vital to face life and the realities of life.
At the heart of it all I know that the lemonade will always be available and that patience pays rich dividends and success is just around the corner -- Success in films and theatre.
At the heart of it all I know that I love Arun. That if we were to meet again I would again cherish him and love him and dote on him. I know that he's preciously indispensable.
But what's the reality? What do appearances say?
(Someone just called.)
It's important to face facts and still harbour hope. It's crucial to make sure that your intentions are in place and that you always come from a place of goodwill. But it's even more important to prepare. In fact, that's where my thoughts are today after meeting See. She is such a wonderful person. I love her.
Today we studied 'Boddhisattvas of the Earth.'
Boddhisattvas never cower. And See said that each day when I wake up I must check my ichinen and evaluate my determinations.
I, of course, carry my prayers in my heart all the time. Talking to so many people who I meet I know that life presents challenges for everybody. People struggle sometimes, suffer sometimes and mostly endure one way or the other.
Absolute happiness is vital but it has to be goal-oriented, action-oriented. Each day it's vital to take resolute action. And never ever shy away from taking action.
My meeting with C has been postponed today. I hope to study and work and make the most of this day.
I have a regular caller these days, a certain Si. Nice boy, talks about his fiance all the time.
(Someone else just called.)
I'll message back KD in a bit.
I determine to have an action-filled, beautiful day.
It's wonderful to do yoga in the morning. It makes me feel so good.
Love,
Me.
2.24 pm
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