On the 4th day of sharing my posts through my personal blogsite, I thought I would share a portion of the book that I am reading, as I found it really insightful. The book delves into the "practice method in Buddhism known as contemplating with loving-kindness and compassion," which is part of the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism.
The book is called Peace is Every Breath, and in it author Thich Nhat Hanh explains the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism as follows:
In other words, Hanh goes on to discuss, the first Noble Truth is "recognizing and acknowledging our differences," "then looking deeply into them and their root causes (the second truth), we are able to see the way out, the path of liberation (the fourth truth); the transformation and cessation of suffering accomplished by taking that path is the third Noble Truth." Since this post has become lengthy, I will share the example in the book in tomorrow's post. In the meantime, please feel free to share with us in the comments below any peace practices that have worked for you! Miracle Morning on Weebly - Day Four Life S.A.V.E.R.S Program S is for Silence (Time spent in silent reflection) A is for Affirmations 1) I am joyful. I am happy in my daily journey, and I am joyful in my life. 2) I am loved. I hear my niece's voice calling out to me, telling me she wants to play, and I know that I am loved. 3) I am made in His image and likeness. As a child of the One True King, I cannot help but do great things. 4) I am called. I am lifted up, called to listen to the voice of the Lord, and I am redeemed. 5) I am enough. Every day that I breathe, I am filled with the breath of the Holy Spirit, and I am reminded of the beauty in the Lord's creation. 6) I am blessed. I am given everything that I need. I am provided for, and I stand under the protection of our Lord God and Savior. V is for Visualizations I visualize a mighty mountain. The mountain stands before us, beckoning us forward. On the days when we think it is too high, it calls us to its peaks, rejoicing in the strength that lies within us. When we reach the first summit, it calls to us with promises of beauty beyond belief that is just out of reach. When we make it to the next summit, it tells us that we cannot believe what the Lord has in store for those who love Him. When we surpass that goal, it calls us forward with an extra burst of energy, and we feel as light as children and as joyful as angels. When we pass that part of our journey, it calls us forward by a spring of new hope, promising us nourishment of spirit and truth for our lives. E is for Exercise (Self guided yoga) R is for Reading (Peace is Every Breath by Thich Nhat Hahn) S is for Scribing (My affirmations and visualizations) How do I feel? I feel motivated and loved.
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AuthorValerie Ellis, with inspiration by Matthew Kelly, Author of Rediscovering Catholicism Archives
August 2021
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