I imagine that yes is the only living thing.
― E.E. Cummings
A man went to a Buddhist Monastery for a silent retreat.
After a week of silence, he felt healthier, calmer, and stronger but he felt like something was missing.
The teacher told him he could speak to a Buddhist Monk before he left.
The man went over and asked the Monk, ‘How do I find deep peace?’
The Monk replied, ‘I say YES to everything that happens in life. The good, the bad, and the ugly. This way I have no resistance to life and life has no resistance to me.
When the man returned home, he practiced this each day and was enlightened.
LIVING IN THIS MOMENT 
Yes!
Amen! Mary Oliver would be happy with that! 😊
simple, yet profound…
I agree and Jim and is the answer to all our suffering. 🙏🏻🌈
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“Lord; our hearts are restless until they rest in Thee.” – St. Augustine
A peaceful heart sees all things important but not to be taken too seriously. Especially ourselves. Humble hearts know peace, the selfish heart only angst.
-Alan
Oh I like that. ‘Humble hearts know peace’ That is the deepest truth. Thank you Alan. Peace to you 🙏🏻😊
Wow, inspiring ❤️
Thank you 🧡
Sometimes it amazing me how simple things in life can be ~ thank you, Karen. Wishing you a wonderful start to spring.
I agree Randall. The mind complicates everything ha! Have a wonderful week 🌈😊
Such a wonderful way to be.
I agree Michele. Thank you 😊
Wasn’t there a Jim Carrey movie like this? He either had to say “yes’ to everything or he had to tell the truth all the time. Either way, it was a struggle! 🙂
Ha! Yes I agree Kristine, it was stressful movie. 😅 And perhaps my word should be ‘allow’ because when I resist ‘what is’ I miss valuable lessons that may expand my life and my energy. 🧡🤗
“Allow“ was my word one year! I remember being underwhelmed when it came to me but it was probably a year of really great growth :-).
Beautiful! I want that word every year! 👏👏
Thanks for sharing. That is good philosophy for a happy life Karen, and runs parallel to what Paul the apostle learned through his many life struggles when he says “I have learned to be content in every situation.”
That is a beautiful attitude to have each and every day. Thank you Ashley 🤗🙏🏻
“I imagine that yes is the only living thing.” – I love this!!
I totally agree. Thank you Pragalbha. 🧡