Today's conversation was great. There are only two more classes left, but I hope even once this class is over we can all meet up to talk, maybe even some group meditation? In any case, feel free to friend me on Facebook so we can all stay in touch! I won't think you're creepy for finding me too.
On the topic of happiness: one of my favorite poems I've posted below for you all to read. I'm a sucker for good poetry, and this one has really stuck with me. Enjoy.
The Plum Trees
Such richness flowing
through the branches of summer and into
the body, carried inward on the five
rivers! Disorder and astonishment
rattle your thoughts and your heart
cries for rest but don't
succumb, there's nothing
so sensible as sensual inundation. Joy
is a taste before
it's anything else, and the body
can lounge for hours devouring
the important moments. Listen,
the only way
to temp happiness into your mind is by taking it
into the body first, like small
wild plums
-Mary Oliver
Peace,
Ryan John
Amaaaazing
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