tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332621749875803444.post3910559917405337189..comments2014-01-29T02:30:00.446-05:00Comments on The Wheel of Dharma: The REAL SecretUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5332621749875803444.post-20263286670972895042008-12-12T13:15:00.000-05:002008-12-12T13:15:00.000-05:00I really enjoyed reading this blog entry, Lawrence...I really enjoyed reading this blog entry, Lawrence. I am much more receptive to the Buddha's teachings than to the ways of "The Secret" nowadays, and even in my personal life I am constantly learning the lessons of present moment awareness and gratitude. <BR/><BR/>Until about a year ago, I was extremely fixated on "manifesting" a romantic relationship in my life. I was meditating and learning about Buddhism, but I couldn't let go of the tempting thought that if I just envisioned and desired someone long enough, someone would manifest.<BR/><BR/>Well, it took a close, non-Buddhist friend to finally clue me in that in focusing on what I didn't have (or on what I so desperately wanted), I was "missing the fullness of [my] life just as it is." She was so right. I had so many things to appreciate and celebrate in the moment. And even when life throws you challenges and sadness, the richness of those moments can be savored and learned from, as well.<BR/><BR/>Since that time, I have been insanely happy, even though plenty of unfortunate things may have happened, and even though I'm still single. Constant meditation helps, and Queer Sangha is a welcome addition to my practice.<BR/><BR/>I hope you are well.<BR/><BR/>-Charisa :-)Hoy Es El Diahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07389183946081729242noreply@blogger.com