Sorry I hit send too soon. Being unattached to my idea of my daughter means I can be a bit more aware and responsive to the realness of her. It doesn't mean I am prepared to stoically endure her loss. Everything changes, independently of our expectations. To know the vibrancy of life in the face of such rootlessness is the path of zen. I find some sitting meditation on a daily basis helps me experience life as an interesting adventure rather than a solitary burden. It also makes it a lot easier to let go of my own thoughts in the face of reality. Oh,my daughter doesn
Thanks, Chris Austin-Lane Sent from a cell phone On Jan 9, 2012, at 16:59, ChrisAustinLane <[email protected]> wrote: > As a parent, knowing that I and my children will die, I find the work of > parenting to be full of significance > > Thanks, > Chris Austin-Lane > Sent from a cell phone > > On Jan 9, 2012, at 15:11, Amy Lemmon <[email protected]> wrote: > >> >> >> Hi! I am new to this group and fairly new to Buddhism. I am learning but I >> feel like I need others to talk to, others with more experience and >> education than I. My family has been on a spiritual journey for awhile. I am >> very drawn to the Four Noble Truths, The Eightfold Path and The Five >> Precepts. >> >> I am not really sure where to even start to continue my education of >> Buddhism, so any advice on that is wonderful? >> >> Here is the biggest hang up that I seem to be having ... everything I read >> refers to letting go, cutting attachments, etc... I am perfectly fine with >> this in regards to material objects ... I do not need them BUT when it comes >> to the people I love I have no desire to release myself of attachment (per >> say). I am struggling with where love and passion comes from if you have no >> attachment to anything. Maybe someone (or a bunch of people) could give me >> some thoughts on this. My oldest daughter (age 16) is also struggling with >> this. In her words "if I am not suppose to have any attachments to anything >> than why does anything I do matter?" >> >> I am sure that I will have lots of questions and I thank you all for opening >> this group and being kind. I look forward to seeking more information. >> >> With peace, love and kindness, >> Amy Lemmon >> [email protected] >> Blog: Six Flower Mom >> >> >>
