Daily Words of the Buddha for August 02, 2017

Pāli Word a Day for August 02, 2017 — nissanga — [nis+sanga] unattached, unobstructed, disinterested, unselfish

Ubhinnamatthaṃ carati,
attano ca parassa ca;
paraṃ saṅkupitaṃ ñatvā,
yo sato upasammati.

Knowing that the other person is angry,
one who remains mindful and calm
acts for one’s own best interest
and for the other’s interest, too.

Saṃyutta Nikāya 1.188
Gemstones of the Good Dhamma, compiled and translated by Ven. S. Dhammika

Tarot Contemplation – Eight of Pentacles

Here you are working diligently and happily on your project.  You have already completed quite a bit of your task and are now focused on maintaining the quality of your work.  You feel much satisfaction in what you’ve been able to achieve.  Today is a day to focus on your craft. It may be that you will soon be employed in steady and rewarding work.  Or, perhaps you need to persevere in a matter that is near completion.  Or, you might now be learning a great deal through work that may seem repetitive. Don’t be lazy.  Don’t cut corners.  What you are creating or doing is a reflection of who you are.  Put in the work you know you are capable of.  It is so worth it.  You are nearing mastery, so maintain your efforts and focus and see this project through to the end.

La’au Lapa’au:  Medicinal Hawaiian Plants

By:  In Big Island – November 25, 2016, in Island Life, Health Tips, Articles By:  InBigIsland.com Hawai’i.

Home of the world’s best beaches, Surf, and Food that will change your life!  But one of the more important cornerstones of Hawaii, are the Medicinal plants found on the islands.  Here are 5 that you should get to (more info) …

Source: 5 Medicinal Hawaiian Plants

Shamanic Animal Appearing … Python

Python’s message: You can heal yourself and others.

Th spirit of the Snake is presented to you as a symbol of healing.  Since ancient times, this sacred animal has always been associated with medicine and healers.  This sign means that you have a strong potential as a healer, whatever technique or approach you may feel attracted to.  It might be the right time to explore this by practicing and offering your services to the world.  Healing is a process of transmuting energy.  Among certain native tribes, initiation rites consist of being bitten by a venomous snake:  if the initiate survived by transmuting the venom, then the healer’s path could be followed.  We can all heal our lives by transforming negative energies.  For the good of our physical health of course, but also to enhance our relationships and to soften our emotional responses and past wounds.  Never forget:  When you heal yourself, you can heal the world.  If you are currently confronted with health issues, the Python is a sign of a positive outcome.

Tarot Contemplation – The Chariot

You may feel like sticking close to home today to get on with what you need to do there. The Chariot is a card of “safety”, whether this be your own need to feel safe and secure or simply the need to regroup your thoughts in order to find an answer.

Love life: This is a great day to spend some time at home relaxing with a special someone. You may also feel the warmth of your family’s good feelings towards you and all you do for them.

Work life: There is structure to your life today when it comes to work. If you are faced with a problem that seems too big for you, break it down to smaller tasks and go from there.