Your Moment of Zen

so there was this Monty Python skit where a magician had decided to become an architect and was creating these apartment buildings that would remain standing as long as people believed in them. What is it in your life that remains because you believe in it? Is it lifting you up or holding you back?

Your moment of Zen

Your Moment of Zen

So I threw the book out. I mean- why keep something that is basically a lie. It was interesting when I started reading but as I went along in the story I began to think- is this true? Till  finally I realized that the story was becoming more and more of a lie. It was about that time that i decided to look again at the title and see what this story was and what it was who was responsible for this. I was shocked to find that this wasn’t a story written by someone else but a story written by me - it was the story that I tell myself about who I am- and I was living my life as if this were true. Take a moment. Look at the stories you tell about yourself- If it isn’t working for you throw it out. You are the conscious creator of your life- write the story you want to live.

Your moment of Zen

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Your Moment of Zen

So I have been following the developments in the legal profession about who owns your electronic property after you die. Not so much your computer but your downloaded music or movies and beyond that your e mails and the information that you have saved on your computer. I guess one could argue over value of a download- perhaps there is scarcity and value to downloads though a rare download does seem a bit odd.  

It got me thinking of what else you could leave someone or what else could be valuable property after ones death. I think that I will make a new will, and when I die I would like to leave my wife a sense of gratitude and thanks for putting up with me all these years and appreciation for all she has been and is for me. For my kids I would like to leave a sense of wonder, an attitude of gratitude and a deep seeded sense that the world for all its craziness and seeming uncaring attitude is a place full of wonder and love.

What would you like to leave behind you, for you I would like to leave a feeling that the world can be changed in a moment and that the smallest moment may hold a life changing discovery that you may call your moment of Zen.

Your moment of Zen

So, I read a lot of things on line and I read this and I wanted to share it. I wish I had written it but I believe in  what this says  with all my heart. I don't have the authors name but who ever you are I hope you won't mind my passing this on as a moment of zen.

peace.

I know you’re reading this.  And I want you to know I’m writing this for you.  Others will be confused.  They will think I’m writing this for them.  But I’m not.

This one’s for you.

I want you to know that life is not easy.  Every day is an unpredictable challenge.  Some days it can be difficult to simply get out of bed in the morning.  To face reality and put on that smile.  But I want you to know, your smile has kept me going on more days than I can count.  Never forget that, even through the toughest times, you are incredible.  You really are.

So smile more often.  You have so many reasons to.  Time and again, my reason is you.

You won’t always be perfect.  Neither will I.  Because nobody is perfect, and nobody deserves to be perfect.  Nobody has it easy, everybody has issues.  You will never know exactly what I’m going through.  And I will never know exactly what you’re going through.  We are all fighting our own unique war.

But we are fighting through it simultaneously, together.

Whenever somebody discredits you, and tells you that you can’t do something, keep in mind that they are speaking from within the boundaries of their own limitations.  Ignore them.  Don’t give in.  In this crazy world that’s trying to make you like everyone else, find the courage to keep being your awesome self.  And when they laugh at you for being different, laugh back at them for being the same.

Remember, our courage doesn’t always roar aloud.  Sometimes it’s the quiet voice at the end of the day whispering, “I will try again tomorrow.”  So stand strong.  Things turn out best for people who make the best out of the way things turn out.

And I am committed to making the best of it along with you.

Your Moment of Zen

So I have been thinking about forgiveness lately. Forgiveness is not saying, “What you did to me is okay.”  It is saying, “I’m not going to let what you did to me ruin my happiness forever.”  Forgiveness is the remedy.  It doesn’t mean you’re erasing the past, or forgetting what happened.  It means you’re letting go of the resentment and pain, and instead choosing to learn from the incident and move on with your life. If you live your life with hate in your heart you will end up hurting yourself more than the people you hate.   Remember, the less time you spend hating the people who hurt you, the more time you’ll have to love the people who love you.

Your moment of Zen

Your Moment of Zen

“So that’s why I haven’t had any moments of Zen in a long while- I’ve been busy with my job and stuff.”

The universe took a deep drink of its cappuccino and sighed, “You have been busy with job but not your work.   Your job is what you do to keep bread on the table- to keep the wolf from the door as they say but that isn’t your job. Your job is what your soul is here to accomplish, weather that be bringing light to the dark places in the world or finding ways to let go of the perceived boundaries that you are carrying with you. That’s the work that your soul is here to do- not the annual progress report, not the dishes in the dish washer, not even putting on the beautifully tailored suit. Your soul is on a journey and you are the only one responsible for getting it there. That’s your real job.

The universe finished its cappuccino and said, your moment of Zen 

Your Moment of Zen

So I was working from home on my work computer the other day sending e mails and my computer was giving me all sorts of problems and finally I decided reboot my "outlook". I paused as I shut down my e mail program and thought maybe that isn't the only outlook that needed rebooting. Take a moment and think about whats coming into your life, is it what you are looking for or what you want? Remember you find what you look for; perhaps its time for an outlook reboot,
Your moment of Zen