All the atoms and electrons of the body moving all the time, being born and dying: can you feel it happening? Not just in the body, but outside as well, just watch nature. Flowers bloom, flowers die, than come again. This is the meaning of reincarnation; do you mean to tell me it doesn’t exist? Nonsense!

Just admit it already, existence is profound, just the fact that I can sit here and write about it, to be able to share my joy with all of you, it’s too profound to accept we die, end up in a ditch, and that’s that. This life is just the beginning of an endless journey. This is a cosmic party and we’re all invited. Just think it, wish it, and you can have it. Forget about material possessions. Use them, but don’t be used by them, the age old saying “you can’t take it with you when you go” holds true for money as well my friends, yep I’m sorry to say.

So if this existence is so temporal, than what do we get to take with us? Atman (spirit) records all experiences; we take all of these moments with us: form to form, planet to planet, star system to star system, different heavenly realms, all of the above. All imprints get stored. Sipping breath is one of my favorite delicacies, it helps me to remember and reflect upon these simple Truths.

Practice is great, sitting quietly, observing the mind. We keep going through different phases in our lives when regimented practice (ie. yoga, vipassana, etc) are very beneficial, and as you already know the Path of Practice is not a linear approach. When everyday life becomes the practice, things seem to loosen up a bit. Try it.

Sit on the edge of a quiet river bank, or any nice space in or near nature that you enjoy visiting. Brew yourself up a cup of tea. Breath in and Out, observe the motion of the breath, are they short movements, or long? Just watch. Just be there, practicing neither coming nor going, try to bask in that special moment. Be happy for what you have, practice gratitude. This is life practice. You don’t need any special props, clothing, or gear to do this. Being Mindful doesn’t cost anything. There is a time for activity and a time for inactivity in life. Just be prepared for the changes… The Tea helps, trust me! You can even make a practice out of drinking tea, I have, it’s glorious.

Just Brew you’re tea, take time to enjoy it, and watch the rising and falling fluctuations of the mind, it’s no different than the steam rising off a cup in the morning air. Remember practice should be enjoyable, yet disciplined, but don’t force yourself and take your time… We’ll be here waiting.