the ordinary art

before fixing what you’re looking at, check what you’re looking through. it was a beautiful sun-filled day. i had driven 300 miles to see her. she was ninety-four and had been in one room for close to eight months. i was her first-born grandson and she was so happy to see me. but after catching up, we sat in silence on the edge of her … Continue reading the ordinary art

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internal practice, high form of mantra: begin to recite inwardly the following phrases directed to yourself–you begin with yourself because without loveing yourself it is almost impossile to love others. may i be filled with loving-kindess. may i be well. may i be peaceful and at ease. may i be happy. (write or print out and repeat as necessary) Continue reading super useful