Full Moon Reflection
Every two weeks, I write these reflections as a creative exercise and an easy way to offer my perspective on the teachings to this beautiful community.
The writings also act as a tool to create ripples of intention, process life, and be with whatever is moving through me. I aim to express what feels most relevant given my current understanding of the tradition, then take it from there.
The last new moon writing was about utilizing the contemplation of death to extract the most juice out of life.
I spent 2002-2005 in the Buddhist practice of seeing, sensing, and feeling into every interaction from the perspective that, one day, everyone involved in the exchange would transition out of this life.
That three-year study altered my life and connected my heart to the profound goodness surrounding us, regardless of the circumstances.
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Last week I had a PET scan to examine a tumor we discovered in my lower left lung. The results were inspiring to say the least - it was not cancer.
This week, with a deeper look through multiple biopsies, the results revealed a metastatic melanoma. The diagnosis flipped, and as it goes, life changed in an instant.
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So it begins.
A time for me to walk the winding path of bringing this body, this mind, and this heart, through a systemic process of healing.
Over the next year or two, or (?) I'll leverage all ancient, conventional, and cutting-edge treatments to eradicate what needs to leave this body and heal and optimize what is meant to stay.
And while life changes, all the same teachings hold true.
The human experience is a wildly dynamic game of perception, connection, communication, and relationship. It comprises moments of fear, sadness, anger, and joy into an endlessly shape-shifting tapestry.
For me, this life moment is a time of slowing down, taking clear next steps, surrendering to grace, and steeping in unshakable love.
I'll also throw in a dose of good old fashion appreciation for every breath I take in this beautiful life.
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I'll keep these writings coming and also conserve my energy in my communications as I focus on moving through and beyond this.
With love,
Kevin