Since I can't yet get a photo album on Facebook to work, I'll post another here but I don't know what yet - I'll decide after I write. I forgot to identify the one yesterday - it's friend Win Nelson picking a lemon from her tree to send home with me from Sun Lakes, AZ where she lives, the Phoenix area. I've been thinking a lot about friends since the revelation during my write yesterday. I am practicing metta (lovingkindness) meditation currently and am eager to add friends to my list. For now, my mantra is directed to myself and to each family member individually. The mantra is: I am filled with lovingkindness, I am well, I am peaceful and at ease, and I am happy. Next I use the name of each family member. An interesting note: I spoke this mantra during Christmas brunch at Luke's home and when I returned a couple weeks ago Sam greeted me with "filled with lovingkindness." Aren't grandchildren precious! Just in case you're into metta meditation and curious, let me continue the description. The list goes: self, benefactor, neutral person, difficult person, all people. And, of course, you choose phrases that suit you and a list that suits you. I got my mantra phrases from Karen Drucker's CD.
Sorry about all the details for those who aren't interested. Tomorrow's post maybe more to your liking.
Sorry about all the details for those who aren't interested. Tomorrow's post maybe more to your liking.
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