Thursday, March 5, 2009

Daily chores


The only way that I can do a chore
Is not to contemplate: What is this for?

Rewards of daily chores lie in themselves:
A mindfulness like that of polar elves.

Within each chore there lies serene escape
From daily woes whose worries now lose shape.




for Totally Optional Prompts: Chores (rfps)

and inspired by the book Sweeping Changes: Discovering the Joy of Zen in Everyday Tasks, by Gary Thorp

5 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 6, 2009 at 2:55 AM

    NOW,You're talking!!!

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  2. Linda JacobsMarch 6, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    You know, you are absolutely right! Doing houseword is a great way to escape what is bothering us.

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  3. Ofira SephirothMarch 7, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    I always do housework with the stereo on. It tends to turn into a club scene after awhile but it does take my mind off of other pressing issues. Great job.

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  4. Cassiopeia RisesMarch 7, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    Ah, I wish it were true. Well written.


    love-bd

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  5. AnonymousMarch 8, 2009 at 12:41 AM

    Perfectly concise and complete expression of practical zen.

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