A WHOLE ROLL OF PEACE AND JOY—MEDITATION OR DUCT TAPE
Sitting on my work table, about eight, maybe nine inches away from this keypad, there are two magnificent rolls of not yet opened duct tape. Now these are authentic Duck Brand Duct Tape so whether you call all duct tape duct tape or duck tape you are okay by me. Now these rolls were part of a Father’s Day gift, and of course the real gift is the children/adults now that I have been honored to have— no other gifts would be necessary.
That being said, some folks who know me understand the value I put on duct tape as evidence of advanced civilization and just plain a handy thing to always keep around.
Why do I like it so? There are at least three rather simple reasons.
First, it has so many purposes. You can use it in many situations and it will do for a while in almost any set of circumstances.
Second, you don’t have to know in advance when or where you will use the whole roll in order for you to buy it without being questioned about “where,when,how, or why you are getting it.
Third, every time you use it, other possible uses of it seem to come into your mind, if only temporarily.
After you use it, you can move forward with your projects, reaching your purposes etc and still know it may need to be replaced or improved upon with something else soon, however, you accept that going in.
So—you are usually at peace when buying and using it...or thrilled when it is a gift! Second it is helpful always and eexternal judges don’t seem to question the specifics. Third, you don’t hold onto it as if it can never be improved upon or replaced. Oh and since you have a whole roll of it, it isn’t that hard to share if need be.
Okay then what in the name of Buddha does this have to do with meditation or mindfulness?
Well let me see... can meditation (or prayer if you want to substitute) bring you peace of mind and be useful in a lot of situations? Does the calmness of knowing you can pray or meditate to clear your mind temporarily seem like a duct tape sort of solution? Could be. Do you know that meditation, mindfulness, and prayer are steps to be taken in conjunction with actions and behaviors as a part of life and can lead to more productive habits, processes, and results?
Hmm... I don’t know about you, but I’m starting to see some real parallels here.
In summary, duct tape and meditation serve humanity in much the same way. They work in so many different circumstances. You don’t have to know what all these contexts are before you buy into their value. Sharing them is not really a problem and they are almost always a part of change.
So I have already Done a little meditating and praying this morning and will be cracking open on of these rolls of tape this afternoon.
If this was a bridge too far for some of you that’s okay—the main thing is that there connections between the things around you that can bring you thoughts of peace and joy if you are open to looking at them that way—especially the simple things. If this entry just brought. You a strange. Smile—then just share that smile with someone else today and we will never run out of duct tape.
Well it’s time for me. To roll on into the rest of my day. Peace!
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