I just finished the Buddhist nun Pema Chödrön’s book The Wisdom of No Escape and the Path of Loving-Kindness. I have been hearing about Chödrön for the last few years, and so when the book fell into my hands, I knew I was meant to read it. So glad I did. It’s based on talks she gave to participants at a 30-day meditation retreat in Nova Scotia at Gampo Abbey. In Chapter 6, “Joy,” she writes about a fellow nun who came to the abbey to teach a meditation retreat and how it was a revelation because the visiting Sister emphasized joy. Chödrön writes:
I copied three paragraphs into my journal -- I needed to read these things and be reminded and I wanted to capture for when I need to read and be reminded again. I love reading your thoughts. yes yes yes. <3
And Pema is so special to me. She's from the same buddhist lineage that I am a part of. If you ever wanna meditate hit me up. Something special happens during group meditation -- we could have meditation and then singing supper. (or not! just a thought.).
Thank you for the kind words, Marya... that is high praise and motivating to continue to write. I can see why Pema is special to you...she is becoming special to me to. I would love to do a group meditation ... it is high on my priority list. Do you go to White Heron Sangha? And meditation and singing supper this fall. It's time!
Gosh this is so timely for me, thank you. Lately I’ve been battling why I write and perform music because the majority of the time I feel like it’s more painful than fun. But I’ve been trying to rediscover the joy. I like your approaches here… I hope it continues to be more and more joyous for you! I’ll keep you posted if I discover any secrets. 😉
I copied three paragraphs into my journal -- I needed to read these things and be reminded and I wanted to capture for when I need to read and be reminded again. I love reading your thoughts. yes yes yes. <3
And Pema is so special to me. She's from the same buddhist lineage that I am a part of. If you ever wanna meditate hit me up. Something special happens during group meditation -- we could have meditation and then singing supper. (or not! just a thought.).
Thank you for the kind words, Marya... that is high praise and motivating to continue to write. I can see why Pema is special to you...she is becoming special to me to. I would love to do a group meditation ... it is high on my priority list. Do you go to White Heron Sangha? And meditation and singing supper this fall. It's time!
Gosh this is so timely for me, thank you. Lately I’ve been battling why I write and perform music because the majority of the time I feel like it’s more painful than fun. But I’ve been trying to rediscover the joy. I like your approaches here… I hope it continues to be more and more joyous for you! I’ll keep you posted if I discover any secrets. 😉