#13

i spent time this morning with the gyuto monks who are resident at the

local school for the next week. i sat in for the morning meditation where

the monks chanted for 30 mins.

Enchanting to say the least.

it was such a joy to sit in group meditation and not be leading the group.

i really must make group meditation part of my weekly practice because

i must remember to fill myself up in that way that group's can provide.

my girls came and joined me after the meditation for a little bit of insight and

making some peace ornaments.

it was an activity for children but they realised how much all the adults wanted

to play so we were all invited to join in.

the monks had us stroking our faces and telling ourselves "we are beautiful!"

and then reminding us to eat well, exercise, look after ourselves, be kind to each other

what a wonderful message for little ones to learn to cherish and honour themselves,

something they can keep practising because it's definitely not something i remember being

comfortable with on that level. i think many of us are not able to deeply love and

appreciate ourselves even as we approach the end of our lives

may we all find that beauty within