The Buddha moved!

It's been a wonderful day! Lots of meditating....both sitting and walking, discussions around how meditation can aid in spreading loving kindness! It can feel a bit overwhelming trying to put words into this idea...but as Dawa, the nun from Gampo Abbey said....we just have to do it one conversation at a time! There was a very deep and strong consensus that it all begins with being kind to yourself and loving yourself! The amazing stories that unfold during these times in the meditation room can be so moving! Anyway, suffice to say i found new ways to pay attention - and listen with an open heart!

We also took to the woods to do something called "Aimless Wandering"! Yup, just as it sounds, you wander without an goal in mind but with an openness to whatever you feel pulled to! Pretty interesting to pay attention to the voices going on in my head! I should have brought my camera...i could go get my camera...i could do a really cool blip.....just be present....look around and stop trying to figure out what angel would work best....and on and on! but pretty soon i managed to let that go and wander thro the field and wooded area with a happy and unencumbered view!

The food is always amazing.....everyone contributes to a particular meal, so that no one person is responsible! works really well!

i'm playing hookie from the evening meditation - i know my limit of sitting on the cushion....and i reached it and surpassed it this afternoon! so, a quiet evening with my book i think!