This morning when B and I took A for her morning walk, the digital thermometer displayed negative 2 degrees. This has been a harsh winter but especially difficult for A as she has to trudge through 5 feet of snow to relieve herself.
I am enjoying another great mood today. D and I went to our first meditation class at the Buddhist temple. The class was great and I am doubly happy because I completed something on my to-do list.
This morning I practiced the art of mindfulness while I was shaving. It was like I suddenly awoke from a coma. I could see, feel and hear the razor as I swiped away the foam revealing my newly shaven skin. I noticed for the first time the smell of the shaving cream. I could feel the warm steam rising from the hot water as I rinsed off the razor. I found myself smiling as I related my experience to D. I think I will enjoy learning about the Buddha and his teachings.
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- Like Kevin Spacey in American Beauty, came alive a few years back and now I am living life. Unlike Kevin Spacey I did not end up with a bullet in my head.
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If you'd like to get an even better mindful experience while shaving try going "old school" with lather soap/cream, a shave brush, and a single-blade razor. Its almost like meditation. Check my 'how to shave properly' videos on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/mantic59
Mindfulness is a beautiful thing isn't it?
Wow, that is awesome what Buddha can do. I am chinese, that is not my practicing religion but I love learning about different religions. I do follow the religion b/c of my culture but I feel religion can uplift a person.
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