Bodhicitta ~ Mind of Love

April theme of “Cultivate,” has me pondering the Sanskrit word, “Bodhicitta,” which literally translates as awakening mind. Bodhicitta is a deep felt desire to water and perpetuate seeds of goodness. In essence, one is cultivating a mind of love. What’s interesting about Bodhicitta is that life experience becomes the vehicle for waking up and fulfilling our longing for goodness. Whatever happens in the course of the day IS the ground to be worked with, coming back, continuously back, to cultivating a mind of love. Mind of love becomes our top priority above all else. When we can practice in this way, our suffering and the suffering of others is immediately reduced. Decisions are no longer about me, or even the other person, but about higher ideals ~ seeds that we water, cultivate, grow and embody: love, peace, respect, dignity….

Cultivate

Early morning walk,
Spring Earth hums
beneath soles of feet.
Tahoe snow permeates grateful soil,
As one question cajoles, repeats ~
“What are your seeds, Little Flower?”

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