Fika (Fee-ka) is a Swedish word describing a mid-morning or mid-afternoon break in the day. It’s also a concept, a state of mind, an attitude. For more on fika, read my introduction here. Grab a cuppa and something sweet and delicious. Even better – do it with someone else. Enjoy the story. Let it be the beginning of a conversation – with someone else, or yourself. Head over to my website and leave a comment if you want to. Enjoy.
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“Buddha is abused” as told by Anthony de Mello
Buddha seemed quite unruffled by the insults hurled at him by a visitor. When his disciples later asked him what the secret of his serenity was, he said:
“Imagine what would happen if someone placed an offering before you and you did not pick it up. Or someone sent you a letter that you refused to open; you would be unaffected by its contents, would you not? Do this each time you are abused and you will not lose your serenity.”
From The Heart of the Enlightened, a book of spiritual stories by Anthony de Mello. Penguin Random House, 1997
To ponder:
When have you “opened a letter” and lost your serenity?
What helps you not to pick up the poisoned offering?
What helps you regain your serenity?
Have a good weekend.
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