“She spoke to him only occasionally and made sure not to laugh. He started to suffer the malnutrition of unalloyed seriousness. Someone to whom jokes are never told soon contracts enthusiasm deficiency.”
~ Hanif Kureishi [The Buddha of Suburbia]
This is this week’s topic for contemplation, reflection and sharing at the online virtual ‘Sit-and-Share’ meditation meeting via Skype from 7:45 pm ready for a prompt start at 8 pm (UK time).
All welcome.
This week’s ‘Sit-and-Share’ host can be found here –
https://5th-precept.org/virtual-sit-and-share-meetings-via-skype/
Please read ‘How to attend a Virtual Sit-and-Share meeting’ –
How to Attend a Virtual ‘Sit-and-Share’ Meeting
Closing dedication of Merit:
We dedicate the merits of this practice to all suffering beings.
May everyone be free of suffering, and the causes of suffering.
May everyone enjoy happiness, and the causes of happiness.
Keep sitting; and keep smiling.