Reflecting on...

At the beginning on this course, when I first found out that we'd be submitting a piece of writing for publication, I grew really nervous. I've always enjoyed writing and have always wanted to be a published writer, but didn't think I'd submit something so soon. Now, having done it, I'm excited to continue writing and continue submitting my work to various publication outlets. Instead of submitting an article for publication, I ended up submitting a poem I wrote two weeks ago about a very emotional occurance within my work environment that emotionally crushed a lot of people.
This class reawakened my writer within, and I'm excited to continue moving forward with my writing. I hope to write a natural healing and/or holistic nutrition book some day, but I'd also like to get a lot of my creative writing published as well.

Smile. And have a happy heart.

For some, life is but a dreadful battle amongst the living
An unenjoyable task to live the day to day life of pretending
A crying soul, unheard
Drowned out by our own commotion

Had she seen a flower, her fate may have been different
Instead, robbing herself of her life is what she chose
Fallen leaves lay upon her, a sad soul set free
Now only a memory, need remember, you are never alone

A Compilation of Thoughts

I don't know what to write. I don't know what to write. I don't know what to write. My mind is blank. I can't think of what to write. My brain thinks too much when trying to fill these empty, white lines. No words are good enough for the paper or for this assignment. I'm too hard on myself when it comes to my writing. I need to quiet my mind and let my pen do the task of writing, rather than my brain. There's plenty of time to go back and recreate what was written. Why is this such a struggle? I want to let them all out somehow. I'm tired of listening to these thoughts screaming while they're drowning inside my heart. I've always liked writing, so why can't I let myself just write? Instead, I have to think about every single word being written. It's a blank slate. Fill it with whatever I want. I don't know what else to write. The timer is still counting down. I'm having a battle with myself. I need to meditate and do yoga again, like I used to. Maybe that'll help with my writing. I'll be more relaxed and just let my thoughts flow and pour out of me, rather than overthinking it. Three, two, one...

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 4, 2012

For more information contact:
Dana Marsh
The Prajna Center
1109 Main St, Suite 329
Boise, ID 83702
boisesangh@gmail.com

Gather for Meditation

BOISE, ID - Every week, The Prajna Center will be hosting meditation gatherings. On Sundays, at 11:00
am - 12:30 pm and on Tuesdays, at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Meditation and Dharma Talk will be hosted by Dana Marsh. Gatherers will meditate together for twenty minutes, then follow with tea and conversation for ten minutes. On Mondays and Thursdays, at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Heart of the Dharma will host Simply Meditation. All will sit together and open their souls to the divine. If you need to leave early or don’t want to stay as long, you can quietly leave at any time.

Anyone is welcome to join, whether you’re a beginner or a long time practitioner. Heart of the Dharma offers teachings and meditation to assist others in overcoming suffering and living a life of peace. Dana is the teacher for the Heart of the Dharma, and has 25 years of teaching experience. She’s also spent many years meditating and studying the dharma.

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