A lot has happend and changed with 'me' in the last month. The ideas of who i am and where i'm going are becoming much more solid. This is due to a 10 day meditation retreat in the South of Thailand at Wat Suan Mok ( http://www.suanmokkh.org/ ) where with silent response myself and 30 odd other farang (westerners) were bestow with the teaching of Buddhadasa Bhikkhu.
Basically I want to do good without any intent of self gain. For example volunteer my time and mind to good causes. Pick up those pieces of rubbish on the street. Listen to and help people in need.
Also, make time for my beautiful family and friends who have provided, supported and encouraged me. An those especially magic parents who raised me without much thanks.
Within all this giving, i'm giving time to myself. Meditation, yoga and early morning rises are becoming daily routines. Less relying on self-intoxication to relax my mind and body.
Of course this all happens with action. To intellectualize and ponder everything brings out just as much doubt and un-action for me. Thus this blog post is to up-date yourself on my mind state not to preach my newly found lifestyle.
Please enjoy the below photo that was taken 2.30am 22nd of October on a Canal right near my Guest House. Then a photo of artist's work who paints how i photograph. Then monkey with Cat. Followed by music magic man from Chang Mai
Much love to all,
Max
