Let your love flow outward through the universe,
To its height, its depth, its broad extent,
A limitless love, without hatred or enmity.
Then as you stand or walk,
Sit or lie down,
As long as you are awake,
Strive for this with a one-pointed mind;
Your life will bring heaven to earth.
Sogyal Rinpoche, The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying
3 comments:
yes, i desire this "one-pointed mind" that lets Love flow outward.
it makes sense that while awake and whatever we are 'doing,' that the opportunity we have in all things is to 'be' Love. what greater purpose is there to fulfill in our waking hours?!
I like that it says "strive" for this with a one-pointed mind. Strive for it, it doesnt just happen. Sometimes it seems difficult, then I have to remind myself that it is God through me doing the actual work, but it is my choice to choose Love in every moment.
It is not always easy for me at this point in my journey but like Jim said, "what greater purpose is their to fufill in our waking hours?
I cant help but believe one day that I will let go of my self-imposed limitations and then Love will flow freely from me outward through the universe.
Peace
Keren
I too find it heartening to read "strive for this", as I know the presence of Love is not a part of my spirit 24/7. And Keren, as you said, only God/Love flowing within me can do that. I practice turning my mind and heart towards his presence as much as I can. Jim's words about "what greater purpose is their to fufill in our waking hours?" immediately filled me with Love, peace and a gentleness. I'm so grateful to be a part of something with all you fellow travellers who embrace Love as the greatest purpose to our lives.
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