“To return to our true home, to see into our own nature, is the aim of practice. We see into our own nature by bringing light to each act of our existence, living in a way that mindfulness is present all of the time. When walking past the cypress tree in the courtyard, we really see it. If we do not see the cypress in our own garden, how can we expect to see into our own true nature?”
-Thich Nhat Hanh, in Zen Keys
Practice being fully present to the beings around you today.
Too many people are walking down the street focused on their cell phones rather than what they are passing. Some get killed; some injured and some unaware of the dogs they walk. It is a sad state to no longer be aware of the beauty or danger that surrounds us.