Tag: moral discipline

Renewed Determination

I’m going to keep doing the right thing.
No matter what.
Hardship does not make me give up. Sorrow does not equate to despair.
I am not a coward.
I will feel the pain and move forward.

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Poetry

Life of Virtue

I yearn for the values of my grandmother
not catholic, not starched and sterilized by religion
not rusty morals nor ignorant rules

I yearn for the values of my grandmother
curled around me with love and kindness
virtuous actions bringing peace to minds

I strive to create a pure moral discipline
in my self, as I saw in my grandmother
something rare in the face of today’s anger
hatred, attachment, confusion

I yearn for the wealth of my grandmother
an uncontaminated purity, patience
her undeniable courage and unconditional love

Tags Buddhism, grandma, grandmother, kindness, lineage, love, moral discipline, values, virtue