Seasons of the Soul

Thank You For Everything

     I received a lovely prayer crafted by a Buddhist nun not long ago. It was a simple statement that she believed would bring relief from suffering to whoever said it and meant it. Simply put, she states, “Thank you for everything. I have no complaints.” No petitions, no pleading, no bargaining…just a simple, heartfelt prayer of gratitude for exactly what is.

     Recently, I realized that I needed to jump-start my own inner spiritual life again. It has been years since I actually sat down and meditated on a regular basis, and having taught meditation techniques back in the early 70’s, I determined it would be a good idea to go back to one of the simple methods in order to regain my lost discipline. As I practiced saying the nun’s prayer, “Thank you for everything. I have no complaints,” I recognized something else. If I were to be really fair to myself and to what I have achieved in my life, I would acknowledge that although there is always more that can be accomplished, if I never do anything significant again, I have done enough. That simple statement felt as though I released myself from a huge burden that I always carry. So the prayer became, “Thank you for everything. I have done enough.” And once stated…pressure off…there was room for God to enter. I didn’t need to control, to fix, to take care of, to have the answers. I’ve done enough 

     As soon as I made my statement, new ideas began filtering into my mind. I wrote a children’s story recently because I didn’t have to. I have the seeds of new insights for articles because I’ve given up the need to have something to write. I’ve acknowledged my efforts, their results, and my gratitude for all that has been given, and all that I’ve done with it. Whatever else happens is God’s show.

     Thank you for everything. I have done enough. And  beyond that...I am enough.

KJ

“Because he believes in himself, he doesn’t try to convince others. Because he is content with himself,

he doesn’t need others’ approval. Because he accepts himself, the whole world accepts him.

~Tao-Te Ching

The Planet Myrth

This is a little story that I created to convey a message about our journey here on Earth.

Many of us came to this planet through frivolous error. You see, we were a merry group of souls bound for the planet Myrth, which was two galaxies down, to the right of Jupiter. As we hurtled through space towards our intended destination we were suddenly overcome by an awesome sight. There to the left of Jupiter was this beautiful blue bauble hanging in the sky with such a wondrous aura to it that we all oohed and aahed and asked our tour director, “What is that!”- to which he replied, “Oh…that’s Earth.” We (merry creatures that we were) looked at one another and said, “It’s so pretty, we want to go there, and besides it sounds close enough!”

So we arrived on this planet and our first major life lesson was to be learned: All that glitters is not gold. Rather than our intended destination…Myrth, we came to Earth, because it appeared to be flawless. The truth, as we know, is something else again.

Yet…those of us who were intended for Myrth have come to reflect humour and light heartedness, to make of earth a place where all are welcome. We need to remember who we are and what our purpose is, and in so doing, elevate the home in which we find ourselves.

Positive use of imagination and creativity are part of our legacy. Love of beauty and enhancement to all life is the way of Myrth. Spring is its season. As we come once again to a time of renewal…it is a time for Myrthians to remember their heritage.

If you believe that you were intended for Myrth, then this is your time…to reclaim your being in light and light heartedness, to contribute to Earth in such a way that those who come to this beautiful blue ball in the sky will find that it reflects in actuality everything it projects in appearance.

KJ