I
am reading a book called “Aging as a Spiritual Practice” by Lewis
Richmond. I’m a big fan of the Buddhist
“self-help” genre, as these books always lead me to feel more centered,
compassionate, and optimistic. Midway
through, the author proposes a variant on the Buddhist “metta” – loving
kindness – “prayer”, as follows:
As I grow older, may I be kind to myself;
As
I grow older, may I accept joy and sorrow;
As
I grow older, may I be happy and at peace.
This short prayer can serve as the basis for a meditation practice, and it can be extended to others whom we know and then to all beings. I am already feeling its gentle effect. Are you?
No comments:
Post a Comment