It is easier to meditate than to actually do something for others. — The Dalai Lama
I write often about the benefits of meditation and prayer especially first thing in the morning. But the Dalai Lama is correct. Our meditation should form the basis for action, for going forward with the opportunities that God sets before us daily.
I listened last night to a woman talk about being challenged by a homeless man to build permanent housing in Charlotte for the critically homeless. After he convinced her to go forward with a plan, he told he “not to be afraid, those people who will help you already know they are going to do so.”
I mentioned this to a great friend and my muse this morning, and after laughing he said he wasn’t sure that those people even know they are going to help until the moment is upon them to do so. Nevertheless, they do so without reservation.
Either way this women’s meditation and willingness to listen to one of the invisible people in our society has led to two major facilities being built and more on the way to help deal with Charlotte’s homeless problem which is greater than LA’s.
Her meditation formed the basis for her action.
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