Episode 40 - The Essence of One Word in a Three Word Poem, other Word Contestants, and Its Motivation

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Jump into this episode (#40 and not #37 as would be expected) with me as I talk about the importance of showing care in the way we talk to one another to avoid avoidable regrets. Words, while limiting, are also powerful. We need to be mindful and practice "Right Speech." During this episode, appropriately, I was wearing my "No Regrets" T-shirt which I attempt to link into the conversation at the end of the episode. The episode ends with a clip of me and my boys attempting to create the content for the One Word episode.

Setting the tone for the episode:

1) Quote: "Better than a meaningless story of a thousand words, is a single word of deep meaning which, when heard, produces peace." - From the Dhammapada (Sayings of the Buddha)

2) T-shirt idea: "Quest, Create, Grow"

3) The essence of ONE WORD in a three word poem: "Authentic, Enthusiastic, Brevity"

Showcase Resource:

1) AWAKENING THE BUDDHA WITHIN by Lama Surya Das. Possibly, the book might be available at your local library or click here to find it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Awakening-the-Buddha-Within/dp/B071VHSK5W/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=lama+surya+das+Awaking+the+buddha+within&qid=1588520477&sr=8-1

Peace, take care & be well!