This last week winter has finally decided that it should start to make itself known in Chile. Been a wonderful long dry summer, so no complaints, besides we need a little rain to wash the air.
Looking out the kitchen window this morning I can see the first dustings of snow on the hills, not much but I won't rush things.
Not much to share in the way of photos for the last two weeks, but I can tell you that if you get the chance to listen to the Tenzin Gyantso speak, go! Recently the Dalai Lama visited Santiago, and just because it seemed like the thing to do I landed up at his public talk on 'the power of compassion'. What a pleasure listening to a human being! Not a salesman nor politician, no hint of preacher, just a man who seemed to be able to recognise everyone else as just human beings. If I think about it he said nothing new, in fact the important things are so ordinary there is no ways they will make the news or the top 40. Simple enough that not many even pay attention. One of the interesting thoughts: those who use "me", "my" and "I" more, suffer a higher incidence of heart attack. Hhmm, makes you think about what really creates contentment, and probably why so many in the world appear so miserable. Strange thing... being compassionate could be a selfish pursuit.
Can't write a post without a photo, so...
Looking out the kitchen window this morning I can see the first dustings of snow on the hills, not much but I won't rush things.
Not much to share in the way of photos for the last two weeks, but I can tell you that if you get the chance to listen to the Tenzin Gyantso speak, go! Recently the Dalai Lama visited Santiago, and just because it seemed like the thing to do I landed up at his public talk on 'the power of compassion'. What a pleasure listening to a human being! Not a salesman nor politician, no hint of preacher, just a man who seemed to be able to recognise everyone else as just human beings. If I think about it he said nothing new, in fact the important things are so ordinary there is no ways they will make the news or the top 40. Simple enough that not many even pay attention. One of the interesting thoughts: those who use "me", "my" and "I" more, suffer a higher incidence of heart attack. Hhmm, makes you think about what really creates contentment, and probably why so many in the world appear so miserable. Strange thing... being compassionate could be a selfish pursuit.
Can't write a post without a photo, so...
Thought this suited the story as it is along the trail from Tibet, and is also the site of Milarepa's cave. What a spot!!!
Wishing you some compassion.
Wishing you some compassion.
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