This Week

Today my friend Hanan and I hosted a brunch for women of color. We invited three friends- two were able to come. It was pretty successful. I spoke about how meditation has slowly been transforming my life by allowing me to see my mental patterns. I also talked about how I haven't been as depressed as I was three weeks ago because of meditation. This process has been both strange and rewarding. My life is still not "together." But I feel like I've been coming to peace. However, I still have mental patterns that create suffering that I sometimes fall back into. I actually experienced this tonight, after the gathering. I actually started to chide myself for being peaceful in the face of my job situation, and felt my mind fill with doubt about my meditation practice. This has lifted somewhat, and I'm still committed to the practice. Anyway, I decided to continue with the public intentions.

Sia's Intentions for Week of October 18th

Monday

♥ Claim unemployment
♥ Get TB test results
♥ Fax TB test results
♥ Email JB about telephone number
♥ Documentary film @ 6:30 PM
♥ Pack 2 weeks of clothing for folks' house

Tuesday

♥ Shambhala Center Dharma teaching ($5 suggested)

Wednesday

♥ Start packing two boxes a day for moving re: this website
♥ Volunteer orientation @ 6:30 PM
♥ Wear purple for LGBT youth solidarity

Thursday

♥ Pack 2 more boxes
♥ Bluestockings @ 7 PM: Anti-American Manifesto

Friday

♥ Pack 2 more boxes

Saturday

♥ Pack 2 more boxes
♥ Listen to Pop and Politics @ 2 PM or 8 PM

Sunday

♥ Pack 2 more boxes
♥ Listen to Pop and Politics @ 8 PM
♥ Attend WOC Sangha @ 2 PM