I have become a bit of a "buddhist" you would say. It wasn't all of a sudden, but I started feeling like I didn't want to kill anything. Don't get me wrong. I'm NOT a fan of spiders ... many insects really.
But I found in time, I wasn't able to kill them...even if I didn't like them! I believe buddhists feel that you shouldn't kill anything. I do pull weeds in the garden and I'm sure I do many other offensive things! I'm still trying to be a vegetarian 20 years later.
I went to my in-laws this weekend for a nephews birthday. At the end, they asked if I had met their "resident". I said...what? There is a lady bug living in their kitchen! My in-laws feed it! Apparently water melon and broccoli...and some water droplets too! Any other person would think they are somewhat insane.
I blurted out..."I love you!"
It's so nice when you find "like" people. I don't have to worry about feeling crazy with them. I tried to save a bug once. My outdoor cat tried to eat it. I offered it crushed berries on a wet paper towel. It did die:(
What does this have to do with mindfulness? I think it's mostly about living your truth. My in-laws are in the moment. They appreciate this tiny insect and are trying to nurture it.
With mortgages, wars, jobs, family and loss....life is difficult. It is tough.
Isn't it nice to appreciate a lady bug in your kitchen? Isn't it lovely to care for something outside of yourself? Focusing on this little life...somehow we forget about all our problems...at least I do. I can think about this ladybug when I get worried or sad...and I can smile.
Nameste
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