It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything here–I’ve been busy with my blog over at http://www.Global-U.blogspot.com– but I’ve got something special to post today.
You may recall that I recently interviewed Karen Maezen Miller, a mother, wife and Zen priest who recently published the wonderful book, Momma Zen: Walking the Crooked Path of Motherhood.
This morning, Karen sent me this little video. It’s just Karen sharing some wise words in her incredible backyard Japanese garden. She’s talking about attention. My favorite part of the video? It’s when she says,
“There might not always be a right way, but there is always a right now way.”
Take a moment to be comforted and inspired by Karen’s little movie.
3 responses so far ↓
Susan // September 9, 2007 at 1:08 am |
I loved the Karen Miller video about MommaZen. It brought back the memory of being absorbed by the experience of accompanying my children as they encountered the world. Now they are grown up and far away. I cherish those memories and I am still struck with wonder at how they go in the world. Chop wood, carry water.
Joan Bourque // September 10, 2007 at 1:56 am |
thank you…. I sit here, smiling, reliving wonderful moments of motherhood as I watch and anticipate the wonders of grandparenting. yes, and I chop wood and carry water, too.
Karen DeBolt // September 21, 2007 at 5:27 pm |
What a lovely video clip. Its so true that the day to day chores can feel like drudgery and sometimes I just want to climb a mountain and find cave where I can be left alone for a change, but those times when I am able to be present with my children and really experience those “right now” moments that is when I can feel the oneness with the Universe that I crave.
Thank you so much for sharing this!