I wish to share this story by author John Perricone:
Several years ago, as a teacher, I invited a Buddhist monk to speak to my Senior elective class, and quite interestingly, as he entered the room, he did not say a word (that caught everyone's attention). He just walked to the board and wrote this: "EVERYONE WANTS TO SAVE THE WORLD, BUT NO ONE WANTS TO HELP MOM DO THE DISHES." We all laughed. But then he went on to say this to my students:
"Statistically, it's highly unlikely that any of you will ever have the opportunity to run into a burning orphanage and rescue an infant. But, in the smallest gesture of kindness -- a warm smile, holding the door for the person behind you, shoveling the driveway of the elderly person next door -- you have committed an act of immeasurable profundity, because to each of us, our life is our universe."
This is my hope for you for the New Year -- that by your smallest acts of kindness, you will save another's world. (John Perricone)
I am discovering, tt is all about kindness.
And Today, I offer you a guided meditation that I recorded. I hope that you find it a relaxing break from the busyness of life to experience the peace within that is always whispering and beckoning you to come be.
Download The River of Life Meditation
(Press control-click to listen, no need to download)
With love and gratitude,
Liz
Guided meditation/photo by ~liz
