Sun’s last wink through the trees
Is a signal of passing.
The round of life rolls on
Otherwise unnoticed --
The best possible way. As they say:
“Time passes when you’re having fun.”
Of course it always passes, so being “in the moment”
Is an illusion, a fantasy of wishful thinking.
Being conscious of the passing of time
Is probably a gross waste of effort
Since being engrossed is more interesting.
Interacting and enjoying the company of others
Without consideration of time
Is probably what "being present in the moment" means.
Poems, teachings of Buddhism, anecdotes, travelogues and other humorous comments.
About Me
- Irv Jacob
- I used to be a shy and retiring sort, although recently I coordinated a "Sunday Service" about Buddhism. It was well received, I spoke about "Misunderstandings about Buddhism." I was accused of being a "Sage on the Stage" by way of insult, which I denied, but now I have decided to claim this as a brand. Now available: poems, Canto Kusala, about Buddhist teachings, and two books based on Buddhist teachings from the rational tradition. An email file copy of these is available to anyone upon request. I am teaching as a second career, now a substitute here in Pullman, WA, and otherwise out to pasture. I do a lot of volunteer work, including for the local Literacy Council, the Food Bank, and trustee for the Unitarian U. Church. I do remodeling and fixing up around the house, keep busy with landscaping, counting California Quail and running errands. I like to travel, and visit grandchildren and their various parents too, and it seems like we get around somewhere about every other month.
1 comment:
Hi Dad! This looks kinda fun. So here I am bloggin wit ya.
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