I am not sure why but I love rocks. Whenever I am out in nature, my mind immediately goes to the dirt and my vision focuses on what rock treasures I can find. What this leads to is a whole lot of rocks and not much to do with them. I recently made a "rock garden" on my balcony (that could use a little help) and decorated some plants with rocks. But my favorite use of the rocks was to write inspirational quotes on them, an idea I took from Thich Nhat Hanh. I even copied the calligraphy style because it looks so joyful.
My favorite rock quote is the one that says, "Live Fully." It resonates with the mood I have adopted post viewing the new Amy Schumer movie, I Feel Pretty. I am not a big fan of hers but this particular movie's theme struck a cord. In the film, the character hits her head and the concussion makes her view herself as utterly stunningly gorgeous. That frees her and gives her the self confidence and esteem to live fully and freely.
In reality, we can all live that way. The only thing holding us back is fear.... mostly fear of judgment. And everyone is afraid of everyone else. The joke is on us. Being a free spirit and living freely means rejecting fear. Rejecting the voice and stories of manas.
And giggling much more.
