Daily Practice
Having a daily practice is an act of mindfulness of being present for how you are in the world. David Richo, author of How to be an Adult in Love (which is an easy read and most profound description of the 5 keys to mindful loving), says in one video that he has a daily practice of loving kindness. David combines Christianity and Buddhism in his practices. I’ve extended this to having a daily practice of choosing loving kindness over justice. Why?
To recognize I am at choice every moment of my conscious living.
To recognize justice is an option. Nice way of saying vengeance. Getting even. Righting the score. Problem is all too often justice today is embedded in injustice ago. Balancing the scales today often means overcorrecting for today’s perceived hurt.
Daily. This is important. So very important. As David says of his practice, he often fails. It’s not about perfection. Daily means each day I start over. Coming up short yesterday can be lesson to make today just right. I forgive myself for being human, for being a part of humanity that errs. As long as I don’t give up, I haven’t failed.
Practice. Another reminder of imperfection. We practice to get better. Takes conscious dedication and a desire to grow less encumbered daily by our past.
