I just completed my traditional blueberry muffin making aspect for our day. The house is still, as I am the only one awake. I woke up and did my practice as usual, and then made the muffins. I've fed the new kitty, Jack, who was sitting on my arms while I sang mantras to him.
In some regards, this is just another day. I long ago gave up any pretentions of observing anything Christian about it. After all, it wasn't originally a Christian holiday. They hijacked it centuries ago, just like they did Easter. And like any other day, today we will need to build a fire, take out trash, make food, and clean dishes. And show love to one another.
Just like any other day. Love and compassion shouldn't be seasonal. One of the things I like about Buddhism, is that developing compassion and love are a primary practice. In fact, in my own practice, before I move onto some of the deeper stuff that involves levels of consciousness and all that esoteric stuff I pursued for years, I will spend the next 11 months meditating on love and compassion. My practice involves looking at those areas where I don't. And then applying the remedy. I'm working with myself, and what is inherently in me. Not for the season, but to become a lifelong primary motivation for all I do.
On this day I wish the same for you. That will make for some seriously Happy Holidays in years to come.
Friday, December 25, 2009
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