Oh hey, it's been a year!

[MalleableGirlParts]

Ok, I missed it by a couple weeks or so, but it's been a year since I joined Treeleaf. Not that I've done anything earth-shattering in that time, but it's an accomplishment for me to have a (relatively) consistent meditation practice in my life. I will admit that the last two months have not quite been as often as it had been, but I'm back on track.

I was also pondering something recently. Being the summer, out on break from school and having more time to get into trouble, I was wondering if I could really make a significant change in my life. There is a part of my life that, while not destructive, is very consuming, both from a time perspective and emotionally. It's not a moral issue, but I really question if I want to continue to put this much of my life into it. I wonder if I am truly able to let go of this. Can I cut ties and free up my resources for more affirming activities?

Can I...that's silly. Of course I CAN, but am I willing? I don't know yet, but I'm working on it.

Anywho, thanks for everybody being here. Thank you for this place and thank you for the encouragement and wisdom contained within.

[Bion]

Ok, I missed it by a couple weeks or so, but it's been a year since I joined Treeleaf. Not that I've done anything earth-shattering in that time, but it's an accomplishment for me to have a (relatively) consistent meditation practice in my life. I will admit that the last two months have not quite been as often as it had been, but I'm back on track.

I was also pondering something recently. Being the summer, out on break from school and having more time to get into trouble, I was wondering if I could really make a significant change in my life. There is a part of my life that, while not destructive, is very consuming, both from a time perspective and emotionally. It's not a moral issue, but I really question if I want to continue to put this much of my life into it. I wonder if I am truly able to let go of this. Can I cut ties and free up my resources for more affirming activities?

Can I...that's silly. Of course I CAN, but am I willing? I don't know yet, but I'm working on it.

Anywho, thanks for everybody being here. Thank you for this place and thank you for the encouragement and wisdom contained within.

Yay for one year of being here with us! Thank you for sticking to the practice and sticking with us as well.
Guess what? Our Ango practice period is coming up in September... part of the practice involved is to let go of something or give it up! Maybe this is your chance to tackle that thing!
Glad to have you with us, Jenn!

Gassho
sat lah

[Jundo]

Congratulations, and thank you for being here.

All life is change, and sometimes we can make good ones.

Gassho, Jundo

stlah

[Shinshi]

Thank you for sharing a year with us Jenn. May there be many more.

Gassho,

Shinshi

[MalleableGirlParts]

Yay for one year of being here with us! Thank you for sticking to the practice and sticking with us as well.
Guess what? Our Ango practice period is coming up in September... part of the practice involved is to let go of something or give it up! Maybe this is your chance to tackle that thing!
Glad to have you with us, Jenn!

Gassho
sat lah

Yesssss....great suggestion, thank you!

[Hosui]

You did it, Jenn! Congrats on your anniversary! Wonders await.

Gassho
Hosui
ssy/lah