The Search For Enlightenment

Today, November 19th, is my birthday.

Those of you who follow the blog, patient souls that you are, will know that we have a family illness at the moment, so I’m going to spend the day on my own.

Without Nichiren Buddhism, I might be sitting here feeling sorry for myself, in the World of Hell.

Thankfully, I have my Practice to steady my boat, and keep me on an even keel. Do I sense a nautical theme there?

I shall be chanting for a positive outcome of the family problem and for the safety of my partner on her long journey to her mother. I am sure that a day of learning and Practice will leave me with that inner peace that I am enjoying recently.

As I turn 56, I suppose I have another 14 years before I reach my allotted span of three score and ten. In the past the thought of that might have caused the onset of feelings of mild panic. So much to do, so little time to do it. But no longer. I am comfortable with my physical immortality and know, deep in my heart, that my ‘being’, whatever you wish to call it, will go on for ever. Now that is a very comfortable place to be.

Finally, I would like to thank all the people who have been kind enough to send birthday greetings.