tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post3879058697442903941..comments2024-03-29T01:02:52.493-07:00Comments on My Two Cents: Almsgiving Preparations - 2019Blesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-2258996818423565852019-12-02T19:59:23.511-08:002019-12-02T19:59:23.511-08:00It is going to be a busy week, that's for sure...It is going to be a busy week, that's for sure! But, I can't imagine not doing this, so, I will continue for as long as I can. :)Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-80720225612514973732019-12-02T18:28:22.502-08:002019-12-02T18:28:22.502-08:00My, you sound busy busy busy! I don't do anyt...My, you sound busy busy busy! I don't do anything like that, but I do practice yoga and meditation regularly. It is so helpful to have a spiritual routine.TheAwakenedSoulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636961399581011120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-38265679254551609692019-12-02T16:21:46.048-08:002019-12-02T16:21:46.048-08:00Thank you, Nil. I would have welcomed your help. ...Thank you, Nil. I would have welcomed your help. But, it is going to be a small gathering with only four monks, so it won't be too hectic. :) Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-13788606005665487322019-12-02T16:02:19.832-08:002019-12-02T16:02:19.832-08:00Thanks, Eileen. I am pacing myself. I accomplish...Thanks, Eileen. I am pacing myself. I accomplished two small tasks, today (buying the non-grocery supplies and going to the bank), so I am happy. I am hoping to tidy the family room, this evening.Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-90114667033099228252019-12-02T14:28:48.178-08:002019-12-02T14:28:48.178-08:00Yes, it is a lot of work, but, I do it willingly a...Yes, it is a lot of work, but, I do it willingly and that makes a difference, I think. I like to list out the smallest detail so I don't forget anything! For cashew curry, I soak raw cashews for several hours, then, boil them with salt and turmeric. Then, add onions, curry leaves, green chilies, a little yellow curry powder, coconut milk, and lemon juice at the end. Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-1810084937645176392019-12-02T11:24:52.859-08:002019-12-02T11:24:52.859-08:00You are very organized. I'm sure it will go ve...You are very organized. I'm sure it will go very smoothly. <br />If I lived nearby I would come and help you. :) Nil @ The Little House by the Lakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05812637017406376233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-85884947864625653432019-12-02T10:53:43.135-08:002019-12-02T10:53:43.135-08:00I have this event planned down to the last little ...I have this event planned down to the last little thing, Andrea, and that is what enables me to do it all! The monks always say that my almsgivings are the calmest, most organized ones that they attend, with everything planned out and no last minute rushing around to look for things, etc. :) I still have a dent in my forehead from where I hit the edge of the shower door railing when I fell! It could have been so much worse; pays to have a hard head! :DBlesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-76284769481064122302019-12-02T10:47:48.611-08:002019-12-02T10:47:48.611-08:00It is one of the ways we cultivate non-attachment ...It is one of the ways we cultivate non-attachment to material things, cultivate generosity and the spirit of giving, and to share the merits we accrue through our actions to our departed family members. For me, it is one of the highlights of my spiritual life. :) Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-53186197626932711562019-12-02T09:52:58.039-08:002019-12-02T09:52:58.039-08:00That's a very long list so make sure to pace y...That's a very long list so make sure to pace yourself. I'm glad you'll have some help from R and M.<br /><br />I don't do anything like this but I admire the way you take an active part in doing this. Eileen Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06340398156618870705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-2030419287255181942019-12-02T07:30:09.914-08:002019-12-02T07:30:09.914-08:00That is a lot of work, but your organised preparat...That is a lot of work, but your organised preparation is admirable, Bless. I am a list-maker too, but yours is in another league! I like the sound of the cashew curry. Hope it all goes well. I am not aware that we do anything like this but we are a country of many religions so it is quite likely that something similar may take place. Eloisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065981592063612493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-2574401190256206562019-12-02T05:10:37.163-08:002019-12-02T05:10:37.163-08:00You are such a good planner! Sorry about the othe...You are such a good planner! Sorry about the other year when you fainted and hit your head! It will be fun to see your photos. AndreaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-71941252265902662522019-12-02T03:26:24.781-08:002019-12-02T03:26:24.781-08:00That is do nice! I haven't heard about somethi...That is do nice! I haven't heard about something like this before, sounds beautiful☺Nataliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01984981811912904970noreply@blogger.com