Gathas

[Al]

Ango Gatha 26

Reading junk mail
I vow with all beings
to remember the hands
that sealed all the discarded envelopes

[Al]

Ango Gatha 27

Nursing a headache
I vow with all beings
to look deeper
what is it that hurts?

[Amelia]

Re: Gathas

Each one is so good.

[Al]

Ango Gatha 28

Donating money
I vow with all beings
that I will not let the click of a button
be the full extent of my dana.

[Echo]

Re: Gathas

When Dana feels unappreciated
I remind myself:
The gratitude doesn't come from them
The gratitude comes from me.

[Al]

Ango Gatha 29

Sitting in a silent house
I vow with all beings
to discard the raft I've clung to
and float

[Al]

Ango Gatha 30

Waking from a Sunday nap
I vow with all beings
to breathe deep and long
and think of the birds thirsty from the heat.

[Al]

Ango Gatha 31

Doing dishes
I vow with all beings
to give up the ghost
of old childish outrage.

[Al]

Ango Gatha 32

Dicing onions for dinner
I vow with all beings
to surrender when my body decides
it's time to cry.

[Al]

Ango Gatha 33

Hearing unfortunate news
I vow with all beings
that I will abstain from giving my opinion
and instead, honor sadness with action

[Al]

Ango Gatha 34

Hashing out a contentious topic
I vow with all beings
to push hard on my ideas
of right and wrong

[Al]

Ango Gatha 35

Smelling flowers
I vow with all beings
to note how breath can carry
triggers for powerful emotions

[Al]

Ango Gatha 36

Sitting in silence
I vow with all beings
to have gratitude for the void;
thanks for nothing

[Al]

Ango Gatha 37

Being moderate in eating
I vow with all beings
to find the elusive place
between hungry and full.

[Al]

Ango Gatha 38

Saying good morning to coworkers
I vow with all beings
to show true interest
in their smiles and greetings