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When we hear a Dharma talk or study a sutra, our only job is to remain open. Usually when we hear or read something new, we just compare it to our own ideas. If it is the same, we accept it and say that it is correct. If it is not, we say it is incorrect. In either case, we learn nothing. If we read or listen with an open mind and an open heart, the rain of the Dharma will penetrate the soil of our consciousness.

While reading or listening, don't work too hard. Be like the earth. When the rain comes, the earth only has to open herself up to the rain. Allow the rain of the Dharma to come in and penetrate the seeds that are buried deep in your consciousness. A teacher cannot give you the truth. The truth is already in you. You only need to open yourself - body, mind, and heart - so that his or her teachings will penetrate your own seeds of understanding and enlightenment. if you let the words enter you, the soil and the seeds will do the rest of the work.

From the book "The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching"

By Thich Nhat Hanh

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Once a parent always a parent

I'm so lucky! I know this. My parents are always there for me...and at the moment it really shows. With Dave away on work through the week my parents have been spending the night here in my "last" week (we have one Grandparent each night).

I was talking with Dad (after our Father daughter movie night...yes they still go even when your older)...it does not matter how old your children are that instinct still kicks in. 

I talked about Attachment Parenting and smiled on his comments. 
When I was a baby my parents were 'different' I suppose you'd call them early Attachment Parents...Dad said that "we did the parenting to sleep, co-sleeping, the baby wearing (I spent a lot of time in the backpack due to living on a farm)...and the long breastfeeding...but there is more?"
I talked about the Sears 7 B's and AP international and he looked thoughtful...I said don't worry when Ara gets to the age of having children she'll be telling me that there are 20 different B's or what ever.

I did have a moment of sadness thinking about the people I know who have said that once their child is 18/20 (pick your age) that's it they are out...and I was thinking of all the things you'd miss...all the things your teaching your children now are coming into reality...all your hard work is paying off and you get to see it - or don't if you choose not too.
For me I get excited when Ara talks about building a house, having a job, going on holiday, owning a pet...I know she'll do her own thing and she may not even choose to be close (as in where in the world to live) to me but I know the bond I have is strong and I'll always be there for her...and I am so excited to see what she's going to do.
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trish said...

You know, my hubby and I have already told our 6-year-old that there will *always* be a place in our house for him. I guess I just can't imagine really wanting my children to leave.

April 30, 2009 1:49 PM

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