Because of my work/program schedule here I have not had anywhere near as much time as I had hoped to be alone with my thoughts and really work through the whirlwind of emotions I've been through in the past several months. While I may not have had any major breakthroughs and made any specific plans for myself for when I return home, I have tried my hardest to live in the moment and really be present in everything that I'm doing here. Along the way I've found inspiration in the small things, whether it be a hug from one of my kids, a moment in a temple, or a quote that I've read, I'm just soaking it all in.
There's a poster hanging in the office of the house that I'm living in that pushes a little button inside myself every time I read it, reminding me of why I'm here and what I want kind of life I want to lead.
These are Gandhi's Seven Social Sins:
Wealth Without Work
Pleasure Without Conscience
Knowledge Without Character
Commerce (Business) Without Morality (Ethics)
Science Without Humanity
Religion Without Sacrifice
Politics Without Principle
Reflect upon these and I hope that you find as much clarity and insight into your own lives I have. They're simple but they speak volumes.
"Be the change you want to see in the world."
It's hard to accept that you can't save everyone, but you can make a difference. Knowing that the process starts inside makes it easier to take the steps, know matter how small they may be.
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