This evening I went to a Buddhist meeting. This meeting happens every Wednesday and is usually quite well attended. I would say about 20 / 25 people. It wasn’t going to happen today as it is Boxing Day and people tend to be busy. But it did go ahead. 7 of us turned up. After the Metta Bhavana meditation we had tea then sat in a circle and just talked! Talked about change and what that meant as Buddhists. We talked about very personal things. We understood each other. We empathised. We laughed. It was an evening that I will always remember.
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Today…
Today has been a different sort of day. It has been an extremely wet and miserable day – one of those designed to put anyone in a bad mood. A day which makes sensible people retreat indoors with a hot drink and a box set. Me being me – I have been out on a couple of walks and have got soaked each time. The first time I took a very grumpy Pretzel and the second time I took pity on her and went on my own. I think that she may have forgiven me by now.
Today has been a thinking, reflecting, growing sort of day. I have been listening to and learning from some very spiritually aware people.
I started the day with a Metta Meditation led by Tara Brach. This was a lovely meditation led by a very softly spoken woman. Follow this link to learn more about her – https://www.tarabrach.com/
I then listened to Russell Brand’s podcast with Tony Robbins on my first walk this morning – a very different experience. The energy coming off these two inspiring men was insane! This is well worth a listen! https://www.russellbrand.com/podcast/056-meeting-a-mentor-with-tony-robbins/
Later, I went onto Discovery 5 and watched a couple of episodes of Ben Fogle’s “New Lives in the Wild”. Randi, the first Norwegian woman to climb Everest was delightful! So charismatic and happy; such a courageous and spirited woman. https://www.my5.tv/ben-fogle-new-lives-in-the-wild/season-7/episode-4
It is now early evening and I am looking forward to watching “Strictly Come Dancing” with my girls. It is musical night so should be amazing to watch. I admire those celebrities so much – how do they learn to dance like that?
Today has been a day which has made me even more determined to keep to my path. To learn from and follow the Dharma and to learn to be happy myself and to help others be happy too. Tara Brach, Russell Brand, Tony Robbins, Ben Fogle, Randi – thank you for your inspiration.
The colour orange
“The orange heart emoji is associated with joy, warmth, heat, sunshine, enthusiasm”
Until a few months ago, my favourite colours were dark and dramatic… my wardrobe is filled with black, purple and the occasional red. I wore skinny jeans with skull covered T-shirts and hoodies. My house is filled with neutral tones…. Then suddenly, I became drawn to bright colours. I bought some brightly coloured harem trousers, a predominantly orange mandela duvet cover. I started Pinterest boards devoted to boho fashion and rooms. I have become drawn to the colour orange.
I see the colour orange as a warm colour signifying a deeply caring, soft yet strong love. For me, it is the colour of metta / loving kindness.
I want to research the psychology of colour more. I am interested in your views…. How do you see colour? What do your favourite colours say about you?What do they signify for you? Post comments below…
