For the last week, I have been working in my studio designing pieces for a trunk show next week. As I took a break and picked up one of my favorite insightful books, I was reminded of what really is important when working on a project such as this.
"There was a man who wanted to transcend his suffering so he went to a Buddhist temple to find a Master to help him. He went to the Master and asked, "Master, if I meditate four hours a day, how long will it take me to transcend?"
The Master looked at him and said, "If you meditate four hours a day, perhaps you will transcend in ten years."
Thinking he could do better the man then said, "Oh, Master, what if I meditated eight hours a day, how long will it take me to transcend?"
The Master looked at him and said, "If you meditate eight hours a day, perhaps you will transcend in twenty years."
"But why will it take me longer if I meditate more?" the man asked.
The Master replied, "You are not here to sacrifice your joy or your life. You are here to live, to be happy, and to love. If you can do your best in two hours of meditation, but you spend eight hours instead, you will only grow tired, miss the point, and you won't enjoy your life. Do your best, and perhaps you will learn that no matter how long you meditate, you can live, love, and be happy."
The Four Agreements
by
Don Miguel Ruiz
So that being said, I'm off to have a massage!
Wishing you happiness today and always!
Diana
12 comments:
How true, we need to learn to manage our time effectively!!! I do hope you are enjoying your massage!
Hugs,
Margaret B
Absolutely girlfriend! We need to keep a healthy perspective on things. Love it!
Loved this. And your work is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing it with us all.
:)
Zuzu
Ah yes, I love that little book!
Have a great day!
Stunningly beautiful Diana
your pieces look absolutly beautiful! love your post, it's always good to remind ourselves that we too are important, glad your priorities of a message are in order! usually we only think of those things when there is no time and completely exhausted! (then we really don't enjoy...)
have a fabulous spa day!
Thank you for the inspirational words. Your photography is just gorgeous. Good luck with the preparations for your trunk show. You will surely dazzle the guests!
Diana,
so true your words are and we all second quess ourselves,but your work is really special looking and it shows...and thats what matters.
kelly(simplyworn.etsy)
Good point my dear friend. Oh how I wish you were closer today. I need to hear your sweet laughter (you KNOW how I love your sweet laugh. Oh a massage would help too. Hope yours was a good one. HUGS ~Charlene
Oh, look at those beautiful jewels....absolutely stunning!
oh, boy do I wish I could come to your trunk show. We are heading down to OC next weekend. Maybe we could detour. When and where?
Your work is exquisite!
xo joanna
WHAT A GREAT POST!!
Your work is so beautiful.
Blessings,
Jo
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