“As a mother would risk her life to protect her child, her only child, even so should one cultivate a limitless heart with regard to all beings. So with a boundless heart should one cherish all living beings; radiating kindness over the entire world.”

~The Buddha, Sutta Nipata I, 8 (Metta Sutta)

A Promise.

I recalled a promise I made to Miro as a newborn.

The first few months of Miro’s life, taught me more than my 30 odd years before had ever taught me. As a parent of a newborn, I was spending countless hours holding Miro being present with him, holding his gaze, and communicating through our eyes. Everything I needed to know, the little teacher taught me and as I held him in my arms, his eyes revealed all. I never forgot. His gift could be defined as child-parent bonding, certainly every parent throughout history has had this experience, but this deep connection always marveled me.  I learned how to communicate, connect, bond and be present with another being in a manner in which I had never experienced before in my life. For that I am grateful as much today as I was then.

My promise originated from this experience.

The promise?

To always see the kindness in the world, be present with each and every experience, see life with through the eyes of a newborn and  honor the “oneness” within all of humanity.

And enjoy the journey!!

One year and 8 months into the journey, we are making good on the promise.