lara simmons

As I get closer to the big 5-0, I am starting to feel my age. This quote from an advertisement at JFK makes me feel hopeful that there will be things to hope for and aspire to at every age.

"Everything is material for the seed of happiness, if you look into it with inquisitiveness and curiosity. The future is completely open, and we are writing it moment to moment. There always is the potential to create an environment of blame -- or one that is conducive to loving-kindness." --Pema Chodron  I love Pema Chodron , and I think she gives some of the best guidance out there for living life in the moment, but sometimes I find it kind of hard to put into actual practice. At times I find myself wondering if your average seeker (i.e. me) can ever really get it or if you pretty much have to be a Buddhist nun.  Today I got confirmation that eventually these things do sink in and make a difference in ones everyday life. Seven months ago we began a bathroom remodel that was going to take a couple of months.  We decided not to use a general contractor because we wanted to use our favorite plumber , our favorite electrician , our favorite floori...

" Any wisdom we have is all mixed up in what we already have." -- Pema Chodron