Honoring Impermanence:

Ultimately, there is NO avoidance.....Ever.

So, embracing impermanence is one of the most freeing things we can do.

If we remember that the past is over and the future does not exist and both good and bad will rise and fall continually, we can finally let go of trying to control things...and just RELAX.

Then we can get down to business and live and love in the present.

NOW... is what is precious.

Relinquishing Self:

If there was something that we could do that would make things just a little bit easier for someone or a situation why would we be resistant?

Whether it be sitting with someone who is passing, or going out of our way and setting aside some time to support an elder, or being a little more loving, kind and patient with a partner, or wearing a mask whenever we go out in public to be mindful and show concern to make other people feel safe.

Why wouldn't we do something like that?

Does it threaten our ego?

Does it make us less safe?

Or does is it just irritate our self centered attitude?

When I think about all the times I could have just honored someone else's needs and given a little extra to make things easier, I'm just amazed that I did NOT have the willingness or the awareness to do it.

Sometimes, it’s just paying respect to the needs of the moment and relinquishing the attachment to self that is the greatest offering