Stirring Things Up

02 Nov 2010 Leave a comment

by Anupadin in Buddhism Tags:

When you start changing things through practice, your life-state, your life-energy, you may well encounter a reaction.

Every action has an opposite reaction and they can be totally unexpected in nature.

As we try to improve ourselves, we change the way we react with the world. Sometimes the world isn’t quite ready for that change and it can make for uncomfortable situations.

The main thing to remember is, that if you change, your environment must change. They fit each other exactly, like a hand in a glove. So even though the ride might get a little bumpy at times, use those times as confirmation that the changes in you are happening and be resolute.

Just remember to add a little compassion and wisdom into the mix too.

Chanting – Recharging The Batteries

01 Nov 2010 Leave a comment

by Anupadin in Buddhism Tags:

As I suspected, my holiday distracted me from my practice and I had not chanted enough, or in the right manner, to raise my life-energy levels.

Today, on the way to work, I chanted my socks off. As I’ve mentioned before, I do get a few funny looks but it’s well worth it.

By the time I had parked up I was fizzing. It’s amazing how energised you feel and it’s also strange how quickly you forget that fantastic feeling.

A little like the effect you get when you change the batteries in a torch, you had forgotten how beautifully bright everything suddenly was and, rather aptly, how clearly things came into focus.

I am sure my relapse has taught me to maintain my level of practice and I hope it helps to remind you too.

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