To See the Joy That Surrounds.

One of the most fundamental aspects of our spiritual practice is learning how to generate joy in each present moment.

Whether through careful observation of the magnificence which surrounds, or by way of life’s more simple things – we are constantly presented the opportunity to refine our practice. To transition our energy from that which detracts, to that which nourishes our soul.

And, we need it – don’t we, my dearest darlings? That deepened sense of care and appreciation which helps us to transform the suffering within. In doing so, we take perhaps our most direct (and, subsequently important) step towards healing.

Rather than being overwhelmed, we learn to embrace – as we recognize the criticality of this simple practice.

“Around us, life bursts with miracles,” shares Thích Nhất Hạnh “a glass of water, a ray of sunshine, a leaf, a caterpillar, a flower, laughter, raindrops. If you live in awareness, it is easy to see miracles everywhere. Each human being is a multiplicity of miracles. Eyes that see thousands of colors, shapes, and forms; ears that hear a bee flying or a thunderclap; a brain that ponders a speck of dust as easily as the entire cosmos; a heart that beats in rhythm with the heartbeat of all beings. When we are tired and feel discouraged by life’s daily struggles, we may not notice these miracles, but they are always there.”

My darlings, we are indeed a multiplicity of miracles ~ and, when we let go of that ‘holding on’ we shall finally know that peace.

Look around you, can you not see that joy?

With blessings of love and light, my friends ~ namaste.

❤️

About

Tara Lemieux is a mindful wanderer, and faithful stargazer. Although she often appears to be listening with great care, rest assured she is most certainly‘forever lost in thought. She is an ardent explorer and lover of finding things previously undiscovered or at the very least mostly not-uncovered.

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