Saturday, August 19, 2017

The "Monk" in all of Our Lives

8-19-17

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Good Morning,
I love reading my " Spiritual" books and sometimes the smallest ones come up with lines that really hit home with me.
Here's a couple quotes from-- Meditations (On the Monk Who Dwells in Daily Life) by Thomas Moore:


"Withdrawal from the world is something we can, and should, do every day. I especially enjoy such ordinary retreats from the active life as shaving, showering, reading, doing the dishes, walking, listening to the radio, driving a car. All of these activities can turn one's attention inward toward contemplation. 
     Mundane withdrawal from the busyness of an active life can create a spirituality-without-walls.
Anything is material for retreat--- cleaning out a closet, giving away some books, taking a walk around the block, clearing your desk, TURNING OFF THE TELEVISION SET, saying no to an invitation to anything. 
At the sight of nothing, THE SOUL REJOICES!
Peace,
Grandpazach 

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