Hello, dear Mindspringers. I would like to share my joy with you! Today is the birthday of the light of my eyes, my dear son Wynston. Here is a photo of Wyn, just a wee baby and newly home from the hospital, peeking out at the world. He has done so well in his 32 years, but most importantly, Wynston is a good, caring and kind human being. When I meditate on love and gratitude, it is always with my son in mind. Hugs to you all!
Hello dear Mindspringers! Here is a brief and beautiful teaching by Thich Nhat Hanh with the title: "Why We Shouldn't Be Afraid of Suffering".
It folllows up, I think, on what we have been discussing in our Mindsprings sessions about suffering.
I miss you all, and am missing our beloved teacher Alistair! Wishing you all peace and freedom! Fran xx
This is very profound Fran , Also something that found its way before my eyes this morning is a post by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche "as for having an obstacle, you are not alone , once in awhile we all experience difficult times . May all of us be happy and have the cause for happiness 🙂
Hello, lovely folks.
I've started up a Substack (which is like an intelligent social network for writers and thinkers), and I'll be posting articles there instead of the Mindsprings blog.
It's free while I'm seeing how I like it, but the first post might be interesting for you as it lays out the first thinking around "Relax and Enjoy", which we've been exploring this year.
Please do subscribe if you like it!
Greetings! I am reading this incredible post for the fifth time to attempt to grasp all of its concepts, and I am struck again by how profound yet personal this thought-provoking article is. There is so much meaning here, so much to contemplate as Alistair contends that notions of true enjoyment and real relaxation are "radical" and "explosive", and counter what religion and society have stunted us with - propoganda against pleasure! This is rich stuff, and I keenly look forward to future posts by Alistair. And Alistair, you are most welcome to post these comments on Substack.
May he continue to grow in wisdom and compassion, carrying forward the beautiful values of love, inclusivity, and justice that you embody. 🙏