(Written in December 2005)<\/p>\n
Ann Staffeld called to tell me a story: she was at Church and a man asked if she had been in a movie.\u00a0 Turned out he\u2019s a batterer, doing a program, and the video of Journey was part of it.\u00a0 He said it had really turned him around.\u00a0 So something I was part of 10 years ago is still doing good in the world.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve been trying to imagine what would make me feel better about having no energy, and having to spend so much effort just in taking care of myself.\u00a0 I imagined the Bodhisattva, Kuan Yin herself, walking in the door and sitting on the couch next to me, and speaking the words I need to hear:<\/p>\n
\u201cMy dear child, you have been working so hard.\u00a0 You are exhausted and drained from your effort not to be dragged down by the huge weight of depression.\u00a0 You have done well \u2014 magnificently! \u2014 and your efforts have been of help to all who struggle in darkness.\u00a0 The only part of the work that you have not been able to do is to take better care of this cherished child, who has worked so hard for the benefit of all.\u00a0 It is time now to relax your efforts on behalf of others.\u00a0 You have set things in motion, like Neskaya and Journey into Courage<\/a>, that continue to do good in the world without your making further effort.\u00a0 Now you must take care of Jenny as best you can.\u00a0 Know that we love you and support you in doing this.\u00a0 Know that your effort to be kind and compassionate to Jenny, to nurture her and allow her to rest, is not different from your work on behalf of all sentient beings.\u00a0 Let your tired, wounded heart rest in the Ocean of Compassion<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n (Written in December 2005) Ann Staffeld called to tell me a story: she was at Church and a man asked if she had been in a movie.\u00a0 Turned out he\u2019s a batterer, doing a program, and the video of Journey … Continue reading