(W)rite-ing On...: Breathing and Smiling

There is Life After the Thesis

After chronicling my thoughts, feelings, ideas, and experiences throughout the thesis process on this blog (formerly entitled Rites of a Thesis), it seemed odd to me to simply let the blog go just because I had turned in my thesis and graduated. I don't want to merely "shelve" my thesis nor do I want all that I got from my time at Naropa to lie dormant. I want my thesis to continue to live and breathe and become, and I would like all the teachings and experiences I had during my time at Naropa to do the same. So I am keeping the blog (changing the title), and am commiting to myself to (w)rite on as I journey forward.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Breathing and Smiling

After a five-day retreat at Deerpark Monastery (http://www.deerparkmonastery.org/) I am enjoying some Buddha-spaciousness. I am grateful for my time at the Monastery, to all the monks, nuns, and the entire community at the retreat. I am breathing. I am smiling. I am enjoying the moment and looking forward to what is yet to come.

3 comments:

Joan Griffin said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; July 28, 2010 at 10:23 PM
Joan Griffin said...: I am Thich-eled to see that Buddha picture... it makes me smile... glad you're back at the writing... I always look forward to your pithy "takes" on life...; July 28, 2010 at 10:25 PM
Frank Leonard said...: Hmmmm . . . beautiful blog and journal, Nicky! So, you're a writer as well! I look forward to following your thoughts . . :o) Frank.; July 31, 2010 at 12:56 PM