As 2023 comes to a close I want to wish everyone a safe and happy New Year.  Personally I like to spend some time around the New Year to take stock of the last 12 months and  what might be coming in the next.  I make resolutions, instead I think about how using right intention maybe I can do better in the way I make my way in the world.  I heard a friend mention this, "setting the intention each day to not create suffering for any being".  If we could work towards this oh what a world it could be.  Can you just imagine if each one of us tried to not cause difficulty for others?  This is such a part of what Buddhism offers me, that with regular practice and the mindfulness developed from meditation on and off the cushion, that I have enough awareness to even contemplate not hurting others with my actions and speech.  While none of us probably do this perfectly, any movement towards caring how we treat others is wonderful.

Deep bows for your practice,

Cary Keishin Brief