Two months since I posted -- wow! I know why. I had decided that blogging was bogus. Why should I put all my personal thoughts and feelings on the web for every weirdo to view? Why publish a book, then, if that's the attitude? Why bother with anything?
OK, that said, I've decided to only post material that would be beneficial -- not just ranting and raving as I was before on the old blog and even here.
Yes, Tolle got to me. I was listening to Eckhart Tolle before, during and after his Oprah "outting." Not that kind of outting -- his unveiling to the public. I think he's the "real deal" and very inspirational.
and, now for Wesak -- a Festival for the full moon in May . It's the highest holy day (s) for devout Buddhists. Vesak (pronounced way-sak), commemorates Buddha's birth, death, and enlightenment and occurs every year on the full moon in May. Many devotees wear simple white clothing and spend the whole day in temples with renewed determination to observe and meditate on the Noble Truths and Eight Precepts. Since the actual Wesak Moon is Monday (at 8:11 pm MDT), I'll begin the ceremonies now (Sunday) and try to hold the intention during the phase of the moon. Always difficult on work days, but that's the most important lesson; staying centered in the face of adversity. Om mani padme hum
