The story is told of two monks walking through the countryside. As they pass through a village, they see a woman in a beautiful kimono crossing a muddy street. The first monk quickly picks her up and carries her across the mud. They continue walking, and five hours later the second monk can’t resist and asks, “Why did you pick up that woman when we are not supposed to do things like that?” The first monk responds, “I put her down five hours ago. Why are you still carrying her?”
How much are you limiting yourself with baggage from the past? Release your past mistakes, take responsibility, and create value in the now.
Suggested reading: A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose by Eckhart Tolle
Travel with less baggage and you’re not only travel lighter and arrive sooner…but you most likely will show up with more friends and a much better disposition as well. ~ Kirk Weisler
Mothers Day is just around the corner… many of you have ordered flowers… made dinner reservations, planned to deliver breakfast in bed… or perhaps planned a special visit to a nursing home or the place where your dear mother is buried.
“A mother should give her children a superabundance of enthusiasm, that after they have lost all they are sure to lose in mixing with the world, enough may still remain to prompt and support them through great actions. – Julius C. Hare (1795-1855) English Cleric
I watched a short youtube video the other day that was about mothers… it asked daughters what they thought their Dad’s could do to raise a healthy, happy and well-adjusted daughter. Their answer was simple, profound and inspiring… and perfect for Mother’s day. (WARNING! This clip was produced by religious group and if you already know that will bother you.. then stop here, don’t view it…and have a terrific day.
I personally didn’t view it as an overt proselytizing attempt…only inspirational and instructive…with a message that is true irrespective of any particular faith or for those who of an atheistic view…”whew these disclaimers steal a little bit of the joy. Still I don’t want people to subscribe just because they misinterpret my intent)
Are you still here 🙂 Enjoy …
Happy Mothers Day…. to the Mothers we all had.
Kirk Out
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