…. whose Christmas Tree only made it as far as the garden?
This is precisely the sort of thing Japanese Monks would not allow to happen. They never allow a no-longer-needed item to merely congregate with further objects of past usage. They give away, recycle, burn, break down. They see items no longer needed by themselves as gifts to the next recipient.
Bought this amazing book yesterday and only paused in my reading in order to drive to the end of the central line to collect eldest offspring.
The earl grey teabag was brewing and I may have mentioned before I like milk in it…. you may berate me for that should the desire overtake you to do so… but it will be water off a duck’s back. I like it that way. π€
I particularly liked this paragraph…..
I’m going to deal with that tree TODAY!
(No further wordcount to report)
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UPDATE 12:50
I hereby donate this tree to the out-of-sight corner of the orchard, and to all the beetles and spiders who wish to make a home in it.
I’ve so got this πͺπΌ
<a href=”https://dailypost.wordpress.com/prompts/congregate/”>Congregate</a>
I want to read the book! Cup of earl grey tea with milk also sounds great β€
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Iβm working on it! Just slow going!! ππ€£
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Hi π
I hope you don’t mind me reaching out in a comment — I couldn’t find a way to contact you privately (you can always delete this comment…)
I noticed that your Gravatar doesn’t link to your blog. This makes it more difficult for others to find you. Please take a look at my blog post linked below, which explains the easy steps you can take to fix this π
https://wibble.blog/2018/02/27/using-gravatar-to-build-traffic/
Happy blogging!
PS My chrimble tree is a plastic one with fancy lights, in goes back in the garage every year π
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I donβt understand gravatar thing… I am always so suspicious of everything and everyone!!
Iβve noticed some writers are linked to this Gravatar thing but have never understood what it is and what benefits it gives
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You click on the avatar to the left of your name… It just gives basic profile information and, if it’s set up correctly, enables people to visit your website(s).
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I didnβt know I had the option for anyone to click on it!!
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There is a tree in the alley behind our house, and two old chairs…not sure what the neighbours think is going to happen with them, maybe I should drop this book in their mail box….
My sister attended a seminar along these lines and one of the big take aways was that every morning you are a new person, so tidy up before you go to bed so your new self isn’t faced with messes from your old self. I really like that concept.
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ππΌ thatβs the basic message of the first chapter here too π go to bed in a tidy house and yes, wake refreshed (and then the Monks still go and sweep and clean for over an hour) … I love inspirational stuff like this.
Your sister is lucky – I wish there was a seminar around here!
The laziness of people who dump stuff in public places is beyond me … so unsafe and unruly. Dangerous for kids. Unsightly for the neighbourhood… all because they canβt be bothered to take it to a council tip π
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Totally, there is a city dump 10 minutes drive away….
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Love this post! Gotta do something about our tree…hmm maybe a cup of early grey, with milk of course, while I ponder this and order the book for my husband!
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ππΌππΌππΌπ so happy it resonated on more than one point!
Even though the Monks donβt have the worries of your average family, I found his open words and honesty quite humbling.
He explains that daily sweeping of their floors indoors and out sweeps away any impure thoughts that may have weedled their way into their minds overnight!!!!
Big respect to the guys who can live their lives this way π¬
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Yes, something to aspire to! I find growth and change never happen over night, and it is helpful to have words that you can return to. I may have to put “Zengosaidan” up on the fridge as inspiration! You never know it may work!! I have added the book to my reading list.
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Such beautiful thoughts of Zen’s philosophy.
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Haha I love this! I also may need to find myself a copy of that book. Best of luck to the spiders and beetles new home βΊοΈ
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Oh … do! In the UK is is Β£4.99 … if that’s where you are x
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Awesome, thank you! I am in the states but I would hope it would be pretty compared π
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I hope you find a copy π₯
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I wanted to let you know, I nominated you for the Mystery Blogger award! The details are in my last post βΊοΈ
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ooooh, thank you so much !!!!! π¬ππ₯π
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Of course!! βΊοΈβ€οΈ
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Starting my “zengosaidan” of today lol
mmmm, food and walk π and f off worries!
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ππΌππΌππΌ … and Iβve just moved the tree π₯(we are so on this π€£) x
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