Good morning all,
When my son was a baby, I used to chant him awake with this:
The birds are up
The flowers and the trees are up
It’s upsy wupsy time!
And so here I am in the morning after having sat outside
with my flowers, trees and birds considering my day. I will give a Dharma talk
on Zoom this morning, I will go to the store for a new garden hose, I will read
some but mostly enjoy the company of my family.
For me, mornings are always special because I survived the night. There
was a time a few decades ago when I wasn’t so certain. I had been shot in the
head, lying in combat, doing what I could to stay awake till morning. Such moments seem indelible. Painful, yet so
special as they remind me to be ever so grateful for each morning to enjoy my
life and to be of service to others.
May each of you find gratitude in your life and may you each
find ways to be in service to others.
Be well,
Daiho
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