- This topic has 27 replies, 5 voices, and was last updated 1 week, 6 days ago by
anita.
-
AuthorPosts
-
September 25, 2025 at 1:54 pm #450234
PeterParticipantHi everyone
Just finished a novel called The Measure by Nikki Erlick
Today, when you open your front door, waiting for you is a small wooden box. The contents of this mysterious box tells you the exact number of years you will live… As society comes together and pulls apart, everyone faces the same shocking choice: Do they wish to know how long they’ll live? And, if so, what will they do with that knowledge?
Those might be considered deep philosophical questions… I guess they are but the book was uplifting about “family, friendship, hope, and destiny that encourages us to live life to the fullest.”
A answerer to the questions a clasic-
“Que Sera, Sera”
When I was just a little girl I asked my mother, “What will I be?
Will I be pretty? Will I be rich?” Here’s what she said to meQue sera, sera Whatever will be, will be The future’s not ours to see Que sera, sera
What will be, will beSince I am just a boy at school I asked my teacher, “What should I try?
Should I paint pictures? Should I sing songs?” This was her wise replyQue sera, sera Whatever will be, will be The future’s not ours to see Que sera, sera
What will be, will beWhen I grew up and fell in love I asked my lover, “What lies ahead?
Will we have rainbows day after day?” Guess what my lover saidQue sera, sera Whatever will be, will be The future’s not ours to see Que sera, sera
What will be, will beNow I have children of my own They ask their mother, “What will I be?
Will I be pretty? Will I be rich?” I tell them, “Wait and see.”Que sera, sera Whatever will be, will be The future’s not ours to see Que sera, sera
What will be, will beSeptember 25, 2025 at 7:54 pm #450240
anitaParticipant“I see trees of green, red roses too- I see them bloom for me and you- And I think to myself- What a wonderful world
I see skies of blue and clouds of white- The bright blessed days, the dark sacred nights- And I think to myself- What a wonderful world
The colors of the rainbow, so pretty in the sky- Are also on the faces of people going by- I see friends shaking hands, saying, “How do you do?”- They’re really saying, “I love you”
I hear babies cry, I watch them grow- They’ll learn much more than I’ll ever know- And I think to myself- What a wonderful world
Yes, I think to myself- What a wonderful world. Oh, yeah.” (Louis Armstrong, 1901-1971)
September 26, 2025 at 12:54 pm #450349
silvery blueParticipantThank you, Anita, it is also one of my favourite songs. 🎺🎶
Are you going to dance this weekend? 😊
🦋
September 26, 2025 at 12:58 pm #450350silvery blueParticipantIsn’t it interesting that even places have a “soul”? 😊
I was thinking about one novel I read many years ago. It was written by a Native American. It was about a family trauma and each chapter was dedicated to one member of the family and described their unique ways of dealing with the trauma. Each member and each way was very different… and everyone found their peace in the end… by following their own unique way… It was very nice. And it reminds me of the complexity of people and that we should respect each other… even though we don’t understand each other completely, or we don’t even like some ways of healing, we should respect and accept each other. ❤️
I am thinking about love and being a nun/monk. Why is romantic love “prohibited” in formal monasteries? I have watched teachings on romantic love by Hanh and it’s very beautiful. I was wondering why a nun and a monk “shouldn’t” be in love with each other when true love is something so precious, beautiful, and I would even say that very deep and spiritual. 🙂
🦋
September 26, 2025 at 1:06 pm #450351silvery blueParticipantAnd yes, in Czechia it is still popular to use acorns, chicory or millet as a coffee substitute, but you must use a LOT of honey to make it drinkable. 😅
Sending ❤️
🦋
September 26, 2025 at 1:34 pm #450356anitaParticipantDear Jana:
So good to have you back here! I hope that the forums become a reliably safe place for you and for everyone else. I will do my best to cocreate and promote safety and inclusivity in the forums, a place where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued.
No, I won’t be dancing this weekend (no outdoor music in the place I frequent). Got to run, have a great weekend, Jana!
🌿 🤍 Anita
September 26, 2025 at 11:09 pm #450369silvery blueParticipantHello Anita,
I will do my best to cocreate and promote safety and inclusivity in the forums, a place where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued.so will I. 🤗 ❤️
See you later again!
🦋
September 27, 2025 at 8:16 am #450375anitaParticipantDear Jana:
Excellent, we both will.. 🤗 ❤️
I didn’t have the time yesterday to read your post in regard to the novel you read. This morning, as I read it, I am finding it very meaningful.
Each chapter of the novel was dedicated to one member of the family describing his or her unique ways of dealing with the family trauma. You wrote that it reminds you of the complexity of people “and that we should respect each other.. even though we don’t understand each other completely, or we don’t even like some ways of healing, we should respect and accept each other. ❤️”-
So true, Jana. I am moving more and more away from black and white/ directive thinking (as in, thinking or expressing something like: “this is the way it is, and this is what you should do!” Or “this is what’s true to me, therefore it must be true to you too!”)==> toward shades of grey thinking: being open to really listen to the other person as a unique person, to really consider the person’s viewpoint (to not prejudge), and to be open to changing my views/ thinking according to what I learn.
Thank you, Jana, for this space to articulate the above, and for being the uniquely perceptive and resourceful person that you are! You are an asset to this small tiny buddha community.
🌿 🤍 Anita
September 30, 2025 at 6:48 am #450426silvery blueParticipantThank you, Anita. 🤍
I don’t have many thoughts to share these days… I feel peaceful. And it’s a little strange, because nothing is really happening inside me. But at the same time, it’s also calming… kind of like the autumn. 🍁 Stopping, calming, resting. 🧡
Sending 🤗 to everyone. I’ll stop by later.
🦋
September 30, 2025 at 7:03 am #450427anitaParticipantYou are welcome, Jana, and thank you for stopping by this morning (here, U.S.), your afternoon (Czechia).
Good to read that you are feeling peaceful and calm, like autumn 🍂🌻🍁
🤗 back to you!
October 1, 2025 at 1:40 pm #450476
AlessaParticipantHi Everyone
Autumn is my favourite time of year. 🍃 🍁 🍂
I always had a lot of fun as a kid crunching my way through a carpet of fallen leaves.
I realised whilst walking the dogs the other day that it is almost like an ASMR experience. Gravel underfoot. A stream. Birds. And the gentle clinking of a metal leash (the puppy chewed through all of the other ones). I really do love the outdoors and I love having a home filled with love. I didn’t have that as a child and it makes me happy.
That is a good idea Yana. I like the idea of making acorn coffee. ☕️ Thank you for the tip with the honey. 🍯 The idea of an experience shared by friends across the world brings a smile to my face and warms my heart. 😊 ❤️
It reminds me that we all look at the same moon and despite us all being in separate corners of the world, we are not alone and still connected. 🌎
October 7, 2025 at 1:49 am #450640silvery blueParticipantHello everyone,
I’m going to be offline, really offline – even without TV and music, or phone data for a few days in a small cabin in the woods. 🛖 I’ve always wanted to try this. So, I won’t be here for a while. We’re leaving tomorrow. I hope we didn’t pick a completely bad time, because it’s getting colder and I think it’s going to be a big adventure. 🏕️ I think it will be very interesting to try being somewhere where there is basically nothing, without any distractions. Something I’ve always wanted to try, because we live in a world where there’s always something to distract us from ourselves or from each other. 🧡
🍁 Stopping, calming, resting. 🧡
🦋
October 7, 2025 at 11:35 am #450659anitaParticipantDear Jana: I wish you well on your big adventure, Stopping, Calming, Resting 🌲🪵🍃🦌⛰️
-
AuthorPosts
Though I run this site, it is not mine. It's ours. It's not about me. It's about us. Your stories and your wisdom are just as meaningful as mine.