I've always been searching for something that would appease my hunger for the "right" place for me to manifest my spirituality (or belief in God, if u will). I was raised as a Catholic, but as I learned more and more about the religion, more and more questions came out of my understanding. I've been to catholic churches, christian churches and even methodist churches -- but for some reason I always felt guilty -- as if I didn't deserve to be there. Not because I was a bad person, but because I wasn't always sure I believed everything that we were expected to recite.
I've read a few books about the Dalai Lama, and it always made me feel enlightened and very curious. Last night, I finally acted upon that curiosity. I went to a Buddhist service and was blown away by how much insight i gained- so many "mhmms" and "ah hah" moments. I can't wait to learn more.
Everyday, think as you wake up, today I am fortunate to be alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it. I am going to use all my energies to develop myself, to expand my heart out to others; to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. I am going to have kind thoughts towards others, I am not going to get angry or think badly about others. I am going to benefit others as much as I can.
-Dalai Lama
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