My Encounter With The Daila Lama And His Addictive Smile, Full Of Joy & Happiness!
I am so thankful for STEEMIT & STEEMIANS! Since I joined this platform in June 2016, I became some kind of "DIGITAL NOMAD" without a proper home.
I am wandering from one place to another and try to enjoy every single day, like it could be my last. I do not complain because one day it all will look different again, just like an always changing Mandala.
a circular figure representing the universe in Hindu and Buddhist symbolism. (in Jungian psychology) a mandala as a symbol in a dream, representing the dreamer's search for completeness and self-unity. - Source Wikipedia
Then .......in Neulengbach, Austria " Baby! It’s Damn ⛄️ Cold Outside!"
The Daila Lama smiled at me, like a helping angel for the whole weekend and @lord-faustus reminded me :
Until my last day, I have time to be happy!
You can find this moving story about his Dad HERE
This intense original photograph was taken in 2002 by a dear friend Peter Korrak
One smile can make such difference in a day!
He was my bright, shining star for a few hours.
I couldn't keep my eyes of his face.....like a magnet of passion and kindness.
Even Peter's dog Stella couldn't stop looking at this mesmerizing photograph.
I went all the way back in time and remembered two unforgettable events I attended, when I lived in New York.
Poster I found online
Downing Stadium, Randall's Island, June 7–8 1997, $250,000 raised, Over 50,000 Attendees
Noel Gallagher, Foo Fighters, U2, Sonic Youth, Biz Markie, Alanis Morissette, Patti Smith, The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Radiohead, Yungchen Lhamo, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, A Tribe Called Quest, Beastie Boys, Rancid, Björk, Pavement, Blur, Michael Stipe & Mike Mills, Taj Mahal and Phantom Blues Band, De La Soul, Dadon, Chaksam-pa, Nawang Khechog, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Eddie Vedder & Mike McCready, KRS-One, Porno for Pyros, and Lee Perry featuring Mad Professor & the Robotics Band.....
Free Tibet Freedom Festival in Randall's Island 1996 and The Daila Lama's visit and "Great Spirit Gathering" at Central Park, Manhattan August 1999, shortly before I left for Bali with my 5 year old girl.
With 13th Visit, Dalai Lama Has Gone From Obscurity to Celebrity
We were there, riding our bikes with our kids in the back seat, my then only 2 years young daughter Tahnee and my dearest friends, Anja, Diana and a few more I can't remember exactly. I can't even show pictures I took because I told my story a few times earlier in my steemit life, that I lost my albums in the sad times of 9/11.
With the fame of a legendary movie star or an American President, his name is invoked at rock concerts, his face stares down from billboards, and the book he wrote with Howard C. Cutler, ''The Art of Happiness,'' (Riverhead Books, 1999) has been on the best-seller list for 29 weeks. -Source/NY-Times
Image Source - 40 000 People!!!
This is Peter's encounter back in Austria a few years later.
I am not on top of my world at all and many complicated things happened, forcing me to change my path in a huge way. I am facing new challenges once again and actually forced to change direction.
I just don't know which one to take.
"Angels" can guide your way......at least I hope so! I actually know so because I have been there many times, all will be good as long as you are patient, have faith and hold on to a simple smile per day.
This article is not intended to discuss political issues because I met many Chinese who asked me why there are so many "Western fans" BUT thats another article, maybe.
His spiritual presence in this powerful photo, his incredible smile gave me HOPE & Peace of my mind, at least for a few hours and he transferred that addictive joy to my mind, assured me that I can do IT, as long as I keep calm!
I will find my "HOME" again. I will find LOVE in every corner. We can create our own reality and leave sadness behind. It might take some time to get up on your feet after falling deep.
Oh Noooo....Life is not over, Yet!
"Darling, at your age, I found my second husband, I was married happily with for over 33 years", my mother said. ( >He left her at age 89 ...."just saying")
I quote @lord-faustus from his moving story which got me to tears this morning because I do miss my father, a good and warm hearted man, I respect and understand so well, who died in 2002. Somehow it feels, like a family started to fall apart back then....
I held on to my own little "unit" as long as possible but even this one is shattered, as it looks like for now.
"As long as life continues to breathe through our bodies, we will have the opportunity to make up for any shortcomings we have committed." - @lord-faustus
"Yes, I perfectly understand your situation, we have all made a mistake, but the worst mistake we can make is to believe that we are at the end of our lives just because we are going through a bad patch."
Yours @mammasitta
I can only speculate that he does not focus on a non-existent "self" and as such can look out at the world and not see a threat to a self that does not exist. This leaves him in a place of peace and happiness and he radiates that non-clinging energy.
Powerful!
I aim to radiate a non clinging energy for a whole life long ......🧡
Oh my dear @mammasitta, you make me want to cry. I do not know how you see things now but I'd like to quote you here
Calmness is peace, peace is the ability get hold of self even in the midst of so many troubles, pains, sorrow and saddness. With peace you never know when your down days are over.
The amount of mistakes that we have been able to accept and forgive ourselves is the measure of how strong we are. Sometimes we can not afford to live perfect without mistakes because the world would just be so out of place with no story to tell.
I wish you hope, joy and happiness always my friend. Among all these things I wish you long life in good health of mind and body. Much love dear.
So many challenges! So many changes! So much to swollow! Too much to forgive!
I just dream about Peace and focus on the good stuff, shake off All worries and trust the “Universe”, some call GOD! I can feel that there is something incredibly exciting waiting because Karma is on my side, my best friend!
Thank You Gloria! We can do anything we want but it takes patience and time sometimes.
Good things happen when we wish for.
Bad stuff will pass as usual.
Yes you are right my frriend. At the end of tge day good people win. Keep being you for very soon out of patience you will be happy you waited for things to take their course.
I am inviting you to @sourcehope, I wish to feature you soon to tell a little of your stiry you think will inspire people.
https://steemit.com/sourcehope/@gloglo/your-love-has-aroused-my-unquenchable-passion-to-continue-to-love-humanity-throuh-sourcehope-i-am-grateful
It would be really nive to have people like you who have gone through so much in life and still standing tall.
I wish you the very best and good life.
I try to stand tall with my head wide up!
Thank you my darling friend!
I have a lump in my throat. It's amazing how much soul you put into your texts.
Strep throat? 🙀😋 I had it last week or did you read inbetween the lines? I usually never tell the full story....I just try to make people “feel” it. Your comment gave me a lump in my throat again 🙌
You and I equally influence each other. We have an emotional connection with you)))
Oh yesssss! We do for sure and I value Such connections very much because it gives me Help to be strong! Thank you!
@mammasitta, always inspiring. I love the beauty you put to your post and this one is yet another one, nicely articulated. #HiFive
Thank you for sending your appreciation and lovley energy my way!
I find my words so simple and should practice proper grammar and punctuation. It’s been way too long I studied those things 🙈
I read your write in one breathe.. How lucky you are that you found your master and got supported in your life path.. We should have more people more teachers like him in this world who reminds us the power of love, hope, patience.. I think I should read one of his books :)
His “smile” was my “teacher” for one day but I also enjoy his quotes und books!
No doubt the smile of this legendary personality The Daila Lamais incredible. And you dear @mammasitta have described it very beautifully. Your way of writting is out of the box and presenting is mind blowing. All the best and stay blessed!
Hahaha! Oh yes! I have lived my live far away from the usual comfort zones and many Times I fell deep but at least a good reason to get up again:)
I am the perfect example how to BE Zan OUT OF THE BOX kind of Mammasitta. I am still laughing about your comment because you nailed my character so well. It’s not been easy to move like that but for sure very exciting. I hope I live long enough that I can publish my book.....🧡
The energy in your words transmit hope and faith.
I liked the way they read as a stream of consciousness piece.
Be well and happy.
xox
Awesome to know that you caught this energy of HOPE as well 💜
firstly i am glad to see this art work, single picture framed in two part as well as his biography, thanks to let us know about it.
He is one of the “prophets” for peace!
Das auf meinem Arm ist mein Sohn. Das Foto entstand vor ca. 10 Jahren.
Wow wow wow !!!!!
Yes!!! I will never forget it!