DAILY INSPIRATION

This was the inspiration for today from Marianne Williamson. Funny, all day the word "mindfulness" has been coming to me.

"In Zen Buddhism, there's a concept called 'zen mind,' or 'beginner's mind.' They say that the mind should be like an empty rice bowl. If it's already full, then the universe can't fill it. If it's empty, it has room to receive. This means that when we think we have things already figured out, we're not teachable. Genuine insight can't dawn on a mind that's not open to receive it. Surrender is a process of emptying the mind.
In the Christic tradition, this is the meaning of 'becoming as a little child.' Little children don't think they know what things mean. In fact, they know they don't know. They ask someone older and wiser to explain things to them. We're like children who don't know, but think we do."

---Marianne Williamson, A Return To Love

and the affirmation is: I come to God with an open mind and empty hands.

and the prayer:

Father/Mother God,
I surrender what I think I know.
Refine my thoughts and attitudes.
Teach me the way of Love.
I release that which is not aligned with Your truth.
Life me to a higher place.
That I might live in your light always.
And so it is.
Amen

Be Well. Be Love(d)
ANGEL