Whew, that time of year. Too many chores and not enough time.
We are getting in the wood. Finishing up in the garden. And getting the ski trails ready to be skied. It is really easy to feel overwhelmed. I am trying real hard to do one chore at a time. So, I keep telling myself, chop wood, carry water. My inspiration for the month.
No matter which chore we are doing, may we be present and do that one thing.
“A young boy became a monk. He dreamed of enlightenment and of learning great things. When he got to the monastery he was told that each morning he had to chop wood for the monks fires and then carry water up to the monastery for ablutions and the kitchen. He attended prayers and meditation, but the teaching he was given was rather sparse.
One day he was told to take some tea to the Abbot in his chambers. He did so and the Abbot saw he looked sad and asked him why.
He replied every day all I do is chop wood and carry water. I want to learn. I want to understand things. I want to be great one day, like you.
The Abbot gestured to the scrolls on shelves lining the walls. He said, ‘When I started I was like you. Every day I would chop wood and carry water. Like you I understood that someone had to do these things, but like you I wanted to move forward. Eventually I did. I read all of the scrolls, I met with Kings and and gave council. I became the Abbot. Now, I understand that the key to everything is that everything is chopping wood and carrying water, and that if one does everything mindfully then it is all the same.’
May we, chop wood and carry water.
Here are the Z codes. Clicking on the day and time is the link to the meeting.
If you need yoga and are able to pay. The address to send a check is PO Box 132, Peru, VT 05152.
If you need yoga and money is tight, do not worry about it, join us via Z as often as you are able. Please share Z codes with anyone you feel would benefit.
Slow Flow Monday and Friday 9-10 am
Slow Flow Monday evening 5:30-6:30 pm
Sore and Stiff Tuesday and Friday 7:30-8::30 am
Slow Flow Saturday 8:30-9:30 am
If you ever get asked for a passcode, it is wildwings
PS If you have trouble with a z code, call or text me 802-379-1362.
