Daily Reflection Sit

Orientation is toward non-harm toward other, but also toward self.

Sila expresses itself as an ethically attuned heart that recognizes and rests in its own trustworthiness and the trustworthiness of others.

Sila is also the practice of seeing, feelings and appreciating what is already going well. As you move through your day take notice of and appreciate the ease that comes when things run smoothly.

Taking an inventory of speech before, during and after: how is this landing?

Wise speech, the 3rd path factor of the Noble Eightfold Path, is an expression of our commitment to truth and harmlessness. Feel free to play with wise speech this week so that it aligns with and supports your larger aspiration for freedom.

Stay awake. Don’t go back to sleep! NOTICE & F-E-E-L when you are being skillful in your speech or not! Appreciate when you are, and adjust accordingly when you aren’t. Learn the ways of non-harm.

What are you whispering in your own ear?

Let’s practice keeping an eye out for rough voices! Kindly interrupt them.

Are the words that you or someone else are uttering TIMLEY, TRUE, USEFUL, SPOKEN KINDLY, RESPECTFULLY, & OUT OF GOOD WILL? Then speak! If not, tread carefully lest you cause harm!!!

The universe will benefit on days that we meditate.

Check it out. Consider the effect of your actions. Did they cause harm or not?

How do we bring kind attention to our speech and action? Thich Nhat Hanh reframes the precepts as practices of cultivation rather than restraint.

Expanding the range of livelihood; more broadly considering ‘harmonious living’.

The Noble Eightfold Path touches all aspects of our lives, including livelihood. Cultivating the beneficial in our work lives is an expression of an ethically attuned and wise heart.

Thursday, 1.21The sila of right livelihood We take our speech and actions on the road, into the doings of our day, into the business of doing our life. How are you showing up? Harmful or helpful?