can’t stand this life on repeat can’t stand when past lives meet can’t stand a repetitive motion or this god-forsaken devotion I can hardly stand so little that I can barely brag how I roll with these hard punches every moment, each goddamn day yet I can’t really complain for my path is so pure I can only rejoice and slight suffering endure still if I could I’d give just one last stand for a night – or a moment – of holding your hand because I can’t stand this life on repeat can’t stand when past lives meet & these silly lives just can’t remember all prior moments tender and choose to accept defeat can’t stand this should be me
Lately I’ve been back in the forest, capturing a fraction of my experiences. Here is glimpse of my visions that demanded to be expressed to the music of CLANN. See the Youtube channel for more.
May your Saturday be filled with love, joy and expression!
In my mind
though light will rise, first darkness falls at the faerie court they see it all
understanding should not be confused with power in the deathless state we fearlessly devour
Listen to Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab teach about developing a happy mind.
“We need to improve the quality of our mind if we want to be truly happy.”
Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab
Motivation Challenge 1:
Identify three problems in your day. See if you can respond to each problem with a positive mind. How can you control your desire for things going a certain way and accept the situation as it is?
At the end of the day, reflect (i.e. journal) on what you learned from each problem. If you were able to help someone else, rejoice!
In doing mindful activities like this, we can accomplish two things:
Accumulate positive karma through helping others, patiently accepting what is, and transforming adverse conditions
Train our mind to become strong, peaceful and happy
Meditation: Challenge 1:
Spend one to two minutes meditating on how you helped others in your day. If no examples come to you, you can always imagine doing things to help others. Try to generate a warm feeling of love or compassion or gratitude toward the people you’ve helped. (Keep pets or animals in mind too – just as important as people!)
Spend two to three minutes meditating on this warm feeling at your heart. This is your object of meditation. Try and hold it for as long as possible. If your mind wanders, just bring it back to your object as soon as you notice. Do so without any judgment.
If this is your first time meditating, try repeating the following to yourself a few times before you start:
“I can meditate. I have the ability to hold my concentration. I will learn to develop concentration, because it is important. I can and I will focus on my object of meditation.”
This is more helpful than negative self talk like “I’m no good at meditating. Meditation isn’t for me. I’ll never be able to concentrate. I can’t control my mind.” These thoughts cause nothing but harm, so there is no purpose in encouraging them.
If you’re worried about getting “stuck” in meditation, simply set a timer for five to ten minutes, or whatever you can spare.
For a real challenge, try this for one whole week. Keep a journal and pay attention to how your mind is throughout the day. Do you feel as stressed? How is your patience? How are you sleeping?
I’m sending lots of love and positive energy your way. Good luck!
The Halfwit Writer 