Glad to be back!

[doggie]

:hugon Fishes :hugoff I've been away from posting for a couple of weeks now and I just felt lost! It's so wonderful to be able to share our ideas and beliefs here. I am reading an English Translation of the Nag Hammadi Library which are the Gnostic Christian scrolls found in Egypt....very interesting.....
purple_tao I am reading Gentling the Heart which you recommended and it is a wonderful book! I intend to buy my own copy. Do you do any of the metta practices, if so, do you mind sharing which one. I hope you are all feeling wonderful and happy......:love :dog

[Happyglow]

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Welcome back! :yay

[Starlightgirlie]

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Welcome back! I've enjoyed reading your post and am very glad that you're on the boards.

Take care :grin

[purple_tao]

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Well, hello there :love !! We're glad to have you back :winky !! Nice to see your name among us :angel :fishy.

That English Translation book you're reading does sound fascinating. I might have to go find me one !

Yes, Gentling the Heart. Now there's a book I've read and re-read about ten times. ....(hint...when I read a book, I always highlight things that I find interesting and/or helpful, so this book is FULL of highlights!!!)... Yes, I've done ALL the metta practices, but my fav is The metta (loving-kindness) chant ( I believe it's the first one in the Appendix). I love starting with that one, because it starts with the "I's";

:stars I forgive myself
:stars I will be peaceful of heart
:stars I will be free of physical affliction
:stars I (my body) will be strong and healthy
:stars I will take care of myself
:stars I (my life) will be will be full of gladness

Wow!!! Sounds like good schtuff for us suffering from ED's and low self-esteem :winky !!

Then, I extend these to my family and loved ones. And yes, to the :fishy on the boards, too :love !! I try to do these every morning while I do my hourly meditations. It helps to clear my mind so I'm not so anxious about things throughout the day.

:dog, I'm glad you're enjoying the book!!

:love
:peace

[doggie]

:hugon Mary,Starlight,& Kieran :hugoff Thanks :angel :fishyies, it's GREAT :supergrin to be back in the fold :bowl.....:peace & :love your friend :dog