Tag Archives: Buddhism

A Long Time

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Suzanne

It’s been awhile. Seems I say that every time I get on here now. I am so happy with this new format. It is so much more user friendly for my tablet. I’m sitting in that old familiar place. You … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Growth, Personal Growth, Uncategorized | Tagged Acceptance, Buddhism, Change, Compassion, Growth, Image | 2 Comments

Inspiration

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Suzanne

Where do I find my inspiration, you ask? It comes from the Willow, the sun, and the moon. From friends and from lovers, and from teachers I’ve known. It comes in a song, on the wings of a bird, in … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Poetry, Uncategorized | Tagged Beauty, Blogging, Buddhism, Inspiration, life, Love, Nature, Poet, poetry, Taoism, Writer, Writing | 2 Comments

Homeostasis

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Suzanne

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

Conclusion Jumping

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Suzanne

I jump from A to B. Moving back and forth from black to white and back again. If life is about the many shades of grey, Why do I keep seeing absolutes? Copyright Suzanne Norton 2015

Posted in impermanence, Poetry, Uncategorized | Tagged Absolutes, Black and White, Black and White Thinking, Buddhism, Conclusions, Impermanence | Leave a comment

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.