Visitors graced the property recently. The interaction rife with disregard and unappreciation. During their stay and after their departure, I noticed a calmness in me that I had only thought available on my death bed. For lack of a better term, I would call this contentment - the knowing that this life is enough, I AM all I need, and life is as good now as it will ever be.
These life situations are the reason for the hours-long meditations, the daily reflection on thoughts, the observation of behavior, and the constant monitoring of the mind. Certainly more opportunities will present. For now, the practice will continue, recognizing my work is never done.
