WowMe: ZEN & the ART of BEING…

Welcome to another Mr Pete Wow-Me starring… everyday people ?!
Well, not exactly… but could be as the behavior is a choice we all can make.
Something caught his eye. Something that resonated. Enjoy! —the editor

And it started on Monday evening as I settled into surf/scrolling online and what I saw… Well let’s just say I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to share on my eclectic FEED.

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Yup! From 6pm to 9pm, what I saw had me smiling inside while sharing away. And then somewhere along the line, my mind’s eye conjured up a long ago visual…

From a few years back…

…which triggered a memory AND prompted this WowMe.

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Please read on!

A few months ago, in my senior living complex (HERITAGE VILLAGE), I was cleaning the Community Room (a common area available for use by ALL the Residents) when I was approached by a fellow resident. Instead of offering any assistance in my mission, she chose to ridicule me for my efforts.

…WHY are you doing that ??? WE have people who are PAID to do that!!!

I just shook my head and continued sweeping while thinking in silent thoughts:

…If you have to ask, you would NEVER understand the ANSWER…

My WHY (AKA “The Answer”)…

Let’s start with my source of inspiration — from Japan. Through my studies, I learned:

“In Zen Buddhism, the task of cleaning is one of the most important training for mind purification and physical well being…

For the monks, cleaning is their daily duty. You may see them beautifully polishing the wooden floor like a dance performance.”

• Cleaning is the Purification of our inner and outer world.
• Cleaning is as important as doing meditation and yoga to our soul.
• Cleaning is connected to the energy of abundance, prosperity, worthy, love, joy, bliss.
• Cleaning is a sacred task.

source: KIYOMERU – The Japanese Art of Cleaning

Ponderable…

Embedded in my brain is Robert Baden-Powell’s most famous and enduring quote—often considered the ultimate summary of the Scouting ethos:

Try to leave this world a little better than you found it.

Notable…

Pay it Forward…

I’ve always liked this concept.

Pay it forward means responding to a person’s kindness or good deed by performing a generous act for someone else, rather than repaying the original benefactor. It creates a ripple effect of goodwill and serial reciprocity throughout a community.

Exhibit A.

That’s a Wrap !!

I’ll close with this… Another thing that made me chuckle inside:

Somebody said that the World Cup is just the US having a giant sleepover with the cousins we never see because our parents hate each other.

Okay, that’s harsh. Let’s switch to…

It has a name…

It’s happening…

Love it… !

Thanks for reading and pondering!! – Mr Pete

Pencils down. Broom up!

About Mr Pete

A music aficionado, Mr. Pete’s mind and ears have no horizons. He has the uncanny ability to suss out the right song for the right time — a skill that is truly amazing. The Gang here at Jedemi enjoys his contributions.

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