Tag Archives: Impermanence

Life, Change of Perspective, One-Night Stands

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Suzanne

I brought him home to my apartment. He was a good dancer who had looked deep into my eyes. I’m sure he knew that was the way to a lady’s heart. I’m sure that he had looked into many a … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Dating, Relationships, Romance, Uncategorized | Tagged Adventure, Art, Chemistry, Creativity, Dance, Dance club, Dancing, Dating, Impermanence, Love, Movement, Night Clubs, One-night stands, Perspective, Romance, Say yes | 2 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

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

Drennon Lane

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Suzanne

Was it just yesterday I traveled this road? It feels like a lifetime ago. Copyright Suzanne Norton 2015 [I’ll miss you mom]

Posted in Change, Death, impermanence, Quantum Physics, Time | Tagged Change, Death, Impermanence, Quantum Physics, Time | Leave a comment

Accepting Impermanence – Revised

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Suzanne

“Even if we attain a pleasure, and it’s actually pretty great, and it doesn’t cost too much – the gold standard – because of impermanence, even the most pleasant experiences inevitably change and end.” Here in this moment there is … Continue reading →

Posted in Buddhism, impermanence, Noble Truths | Tagged Buddha, Buddhism, Impermanence, Noble Truths, Rick Hanson, Suffering | 5 Comments

This Too Shall Pass

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Suzanne

I have an itch but I don’t have to scratch it. Copyright Suzanne Norton 2015

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Expanding Horizons

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Suzanne

I have a strong desire to travel. To see places. To explore. To try new things. To live a life with more adventure. How do I make it happen? I feel stuck sometimes. I want to bust out! Explode into … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Buddhism, Costa Rica, Craving, Dreams, excitement, impermanence, Inspiration, Pura Vida, quotes, Spring, Surfing, Travel, Walt Disney, Writing | Tagged Adventure, Buddhism, Costa Rica, Craving, Dreams, excitement, Impermanence, Inspiration, Pura Vida, Quotes, Spring, Surfing, Travel, Walt Disney, Writing | 4 Comments

Dying Today

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Suzanne

Today in meditation I realized that I am dying a little more everyday. I started crying, accepting my own demise. I thought about my mom’s mortality. And how it’s hard for her to accept. I had a better understanding of … Continue reading →