Category Archives: Buddhism

Uncertain

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Suzanne

Where did my soul go? Copyright Suzanne Norton 2015

Posted in Acceptance, Allowance, Art, Artist, Attitiude, Beginnings, Being, Belief, Blogging, Body, Buddhism, Change, Uncategorized | Tagged Art, Artist, Blogging, Change, Emotion, Feelings, Growth, Passion, poetry, Writing | Leave a comment

I am learning how it feels to function without stress. How it feels to live when nothing is going wrong. What life is like when there are no fires to put out. I’m learning how to function when not feeling … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Attitude, Balance, Buddhism, Buddhists, Calm, Mind/Body Connection, Mindfulness | Tagged Balance, Buddhism, Craving, Emotions, Essay, Feelings, Homeostasis, Mindfulness, Peace, Present Moment, Wanting | 4 Comments

Still Life

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Suzanne

Ice cream Candlelight Little Happy Buddha Water in a crystal glass Rock from the creek, that looks like a mountain Rain outside the window Howling wind Empty candy wrapper by a blue ink pen Ice cream, sweet and creamy A … Continue reading →

Posted in Buddhism, Poetry, Uncategorized | Tagged Art, Buddhism, Happy Buddha, poetry, Still Life | 1 Comment

The Opening

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Suzanne

I never opened up my soul to you. Now I unveil it all too soon. Each time the sense of trust, so coldly ripped apart Leaves jagged little shards, wedged deep into my heart. They penetrate a little less, with … Continue reading →

Posted in Buddhhism, Buddhism, Buddhists, Poetry, Relationships, Trust | Tagged Acceptance, Break-up, Buddhism, Buddhist, Feelings, Heart, Heartbreak, Love, Middle Way, Pain, poetry, Relationships, Soul, Trust | 4 Comments

Impermanence and Acceptance

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Suzanne

I’m changing every day. My thoughts, my feelings, my wants, my beliefs, my body. It can be unsettling at times. It can also be reassuring in times of pain. With the reminder, this too shall pass. This phrase is good … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Buddhism, impermanence, Love, Metta | Tagged Acceptance, Buddhism, Impermanence, Love, Metta, Suffering | 1 Comment

Clouded Vision

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Suzanne

When you keep something in the same place for too long, you no longer see it. The object that was once interesting, intriguing, and beautiful, is now overlooked; invisible. Pause occasionally to pick it up. Feel it. Examine it. Then … Continue reading →

Posted in Buddhism, Clarity, insight, Introspection, Philosophy | Tagged Buddhism, Clarity, insight, Introspection, Philosophy, Purity, Self-aware | Leave a comment

Non-identification

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Suzanne

This morning I had the thought, “I am creative.” Then I remembered the insight I have been having around the Buddhist understanding of self, or better yet no-self. I have studied Buddhism for years and never really grasped this concept. … Continue reading →

Posted in Buddha Nature, Buddhism, Non-self, Personal Development | Tagged Buddha Nature, Buddhism, Buddhist philosophy, Clarity, Freedom, Growth, Non-identification, Non-self, Peace, Personal Development, Suffering | 4 Comments

Wisdom

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Suzanne

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vm0UNn7tJ5o&feature=youtu.be I think this young child is the next Buddha, an enlightened one, who is sharing her wisdom with her mother, and the world. Please let me know what you think.

Posted in Buddhism, Enlightened, Inspiration, Peace, Relationships, Video, Youtube | Tagged Buddha, Buddhism, Child, Enlightened, Enlightenment, Inspiration, Inspirational, Kindness, Peace, Relationships, Video, Wisdom, Youtube | 9 Comments

See You at the Beach!

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Suzanne

Hi! I am here in Boston staying with my friend and continuing to grow and develop and see my unskilled tendencies towards control. To see all that I am working on. Patience, non-complaining mindset, connecting with “I-don’t-know-mind”. So I sit … Continue reading →