Been doing much better lately. Went to an SGI district meeting last Thursday, and as I sat there, chanting with fellow Buddhists and guests, I reawakened to responsibility - for my life, for my mission, and to my identity as a Bodhisattva of the Earth. Ever since then, I've been much much happier and much more productive in meaningful ways. On ( Read more... )

A few minutes to myself. Actually, I spent a lot of time alone today. I felt lonely, which I don't usually. I'm fortunate to have many wonderful, deep friends that I have met across time and space.  And it was good to chat online with kittysunlover this afternoon. But it's not the same as sitting around campus visiting or working on homework together. I get ( Read more... )