legolas would never stoop so low
Stealing things from shops - not a good idea - and thinking you are an elf is no defence ::link
::via rebecca
Stealing things from shops - not a good idea - and thinking you are an elf is no defence ::link
::via rebecca
Thanks to Bookmole for this funny video
The holiday season beckons. But do you really need a break? Look here to find an objective test that some friends passed on to me.
A bit of silliness for Halloween
This witch knows what you are thinking!
For all you fellow members of the Procrastination Club (and I daren't tell you how long some of the items have been on my to-do list):
Taurus Daily Horoscope
You may be in a hardworking mood, which could make you determined to complete your duties today. Your diligence might compel you to undertake tasks that might not be pleasant but are necessary. Setting the intention to do one thing that you have been putting off could make your day that much more productive. Before you start working today, you may want to think about the things on your to-do list that you have been avoiding. Give yourself a few minutes to reflect on why you have been procrastinating.
Rebecca has a life/sanity-saving list of tips for keeping cool - both her own and a fantastic list from Garret Vreeland in New Mexico. here in the UK it looks as though the weather is cooling and the humidity, which I found the most difficult to deal with, going down. Which means that the fan I ordered when I really needed it will arrive when I don't really need it. Fortunately the one I ordered for my mother in law arrived yesterday - she's nearly 98 and moved south a few years ago, so is really feeling it.
Here's what his colleagues did to his desk while he was away on holiday with the children. That'll larn you to let everyone know so emphatically that you wanted the World Cup to be over!
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They say that laughter may lengthen your life - and it certainly makes the life you have feel lighter - so thanks to paperfrog for his Sayings of Zen Judaism :-)
Find out the religious affiliation of your favourite comic book hero/heroine here :-)
thanks, Lisa
Gregg Krech: Naikan: Gratitude, Grace and the Japanese Art of Self-Reflection
Cheri Huber: Making a Change for Good: A Guide to Compassionate Self-discipline
Thich Nhat Hanh: The Energy of Prayer: How to Deepen Our Spiritual Practice
(*****)
Caroline Brazier: The Other Buddhism: Amida Comes West
An excellent introduction to Pureland Buddhism - poetically written (*****)
Dharmavidya (David Brazier): Who Loves Dies Well: On the Brink of Buddha's Pure Land
Very moving (*****)
Alfred Bloom: Living in Amida's Universal Vow: Essays on Shin Buddhism (Perennial Philosophy)
(*****)
David Brazier: The Feeling Buddha
My first Buddhist book, written by my teacher. A book that changed my life in so many ways. New 'Feeling Buddha' weblog - link at top of sidebar (*****)
Pema Chodron: When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times
Bought on a night when I really need her common sense and honesty (*****)
Pema Chodron: The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness
(*****)
David Brazier: Zen Therapy
(*****)
Sharon Salzberg: Faith: Trusting Your Own Deepest Experience
Beautiful....uplifting (*****)
Dharmavidya (David Brazier): Who Loves Dies Well: On the Brink of Buddha's Pure Land
(*****)
Ayya Khema: Come and See for Yourself: The Buddhist Path to Happiness
(****)
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