I was perusing some blogs and forums yesterday and I came across this telling excerpt from John Daido Loori’s book, Finding the Still Point. Oddly enough, I also just read in an unrelated article that he passed away exactly a month ago today.
“Most of us spend our time preoccupied. We are constantly carrying on an internal dialogue. While we are involved in talking to ourselves, we miss the moment-to-moment awareness of our life….. The moment is where our life takes place. If we miss the moment, we miss our life.“
Reading this encouraged me to do a cost-benefit analysis on allowing the autopiloted mind to rule my life. Survey says? Not worth it, I’d rather show up. Hello, present moment… how are you doing today? : )
DIY: A simple, nature-ful Thanksgiving card. This is an easy one to do with kids, too.
Materials:
-Pressed, Dried Leaves
-Recycled Card Stock
-Wax Paper
-Non-Toxic Deco Page (I used matte Mod Podge)
-Sponge Brush
1. Press newly fallen fall leaves in a heavy book until flat & dry.
2. Place wax paper beneath and in between folded card stock.
3. Place leaves as desired and paint with deco page. Wipe off excess.
4. Allow about an hour to dry.
(Top Photo: Finished Product)
2 Comments
November 10, 2009 at 2:35 pm
This was a nice post to read. Thanks.
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November 11, 2009 at 2:00 am
I agree, and I try to make a concious effort not to do that. Sweet Thanksgiving card here too. By the way I have given you a blogging award today on my blog. Glad I’ve found you and would like to get to know you better.