[Babybird]

Dont rush to label events things can turn out opposite to what you think might happen​

View this email in your browser Today’s email is going have to be a short one As some of you know, I lost my beloved adopted street dog affectionally known as Marley Moo But also In the space of ten days, my Grandmother passed away aged 97, my Mother was diagnosed with some name I can’t pronounce, in her heart, my Houseboat engine blew up and I’ve been teaching the 35 day positive course Thrive & Revive every day. This week is just so busy, and I’ve only found a few minutes to myself. However I would like to share a story with you that given my circumstances seems fitting. So here's the story of "The Farmer's Luck" Once upon a time in a rural village, there lived a farmer. This farmer had a unique way of looking at life. He had a habit of responding to events in his life with a simple phrase: "We shall see." One day, his only horse ran away. The villagers came to him, expressing their sympathy, saying, "Oh, what bad luck you have! You've lost your only horse. How will you work the fields now?" The farmer calmly replied, "We shall see." A few days later, the farmer's horse returned, and it wasn't alone. It had brought several wild horses with it. The villagers were amazed and came to the farmer, saying, "Wow! What incredible luck! You've gained many horses. Now you'll be rich!" Again, the farmer responded, "We shall see." The following week, the farmer's son tried to tame one of the wild horses, but he was thrown off and broke his leg. The villagers once more offered their condolences, saying, "Oh, what terrible luck! Your son is injured, and you won't have his help on the farm." And once again, the farmer calmly replied, "We shall see." Not long after, a war broke out, and all the able-bodied young men in the village were conscripted to fight. The farmer's son, however, was exempted from the draft due to his broken leg. The villagers, seeing their sons go off to war, lamented the uncertain fate that awaited them. Yet, the farmer maintained his perspective and said, "We shall see." The story of the farmer's luck teaches us a valuable lesson about the unpredictable nature of life. It illustrates how events that initially appear as good fortune or misfortune can lead to unexpected outcomes. The farmer's attitude of equanimity and his ability to accept events without judgment or attachment remind us of accepting the impermanence of life and not rushing to label events and things as inherently good or bad. Kind and Warmest Regards Dhamma Tāpasā P.S Even though it may seem my life at the moment could seem a little stressful to some and maybe way overwhelming to others, I am absolutely fine and live more in the moment each and every day, a peace resides in my heart and I will always have the energy and the love of sharing what i’ve learnt. ​