Be Here Now

Originally posted 5/17/2020

Today is the day! Right?! Like literally, TODAY IS THE DAY, THIS IS THE MOMENT. When else do we have?! If this pandemic has taught us anything, it is that the future is unknown. We can assume that we know what to expect and most of the time the status quo stands, but the reality is we actually have no idea what is around the corner, so why not bring our best to what we got, which is this very moment.

One of my most beloved and wise teachers, the late Lama Marut used to always teach, "This Is It." It's a mantra that withstands the test of time because it is always true and always relevant. This. Is. It.
This is what we got, how are you going to choose to be with "it"? Who will you choose to be?

In Buddhism we are always taught to remember our own impending death because it makes us value life more, to recognize each day, each moment as a precious gift, to take nothing for granted. So truly, today is the day. Cease it!