What I did not do today.....

7, January 2013

(I am trying to resist the urge to write each post like I would prepare a Dharma talk for temple service.)

I want the post to reflect my thoughts from the day.  It may or may not flow, may not be grammatically correct and may even be just plain ugly...but it will be a glimpse of my life.  Thanks for reading.

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I woke up this morning

and

didn't say Namu Amida Butsu.

I turned on hot water for a shower

and

didn't say Namu Amida Butsu.

I fixed a healthy breakfast

and

didn't say Namu Amida Butsu.

I got in my car and drove to town

and

didn't say Namu Amida Butsu.

I looked at my wrist.

I wasn't wearing my juzu

and still...

I didn't say Namu Amida Butsu.

Sitting here writing this note

thinking of my day

thinking what I should share with others

being honest

feeling humbled by Amida's Compassion and Wisdom

feeling the embrace

I say

Namu Amida Butsu

Namu Amida Butsu

Namu Amida Butsu

~Thank you

Jishin