Today I would like to talk to you about the Sundial Way of Living Concept. But what exactly is the Sundial Way of Life? As you know the sundial is a device that measures time by the postion of the Sun. And as the sun moves across the sky the shadow-edge progresses aligning to different hour-lines in the plate. By tradition sundials have a motto. The motto is in a form of a epigram (witty poem): Sometimes sombre reflections on the passing of time and the brevity of life, shows transience of the world. 'Do not kill time, or count only sunny times...'
A more detailed information regarding the Sundial Way of Life can actually be found in a book called Seimei no Jisso (Truth of Life), Vol. 7 by Dr. Masaharu Taniguchi. Dr. Masaharu Taniguchi founded a non-denominational institution called Seicho-No-Ie in 1930 in Japan. I grew up being part of Seicho-No-Ie thanks to my Dad. It is part of me since childhood and now as an adult and having my own family I've been trying to practice and understand its teachings. And more I am finding it to fits well my life and my beliefs.
One can learn and practice the Seicho-no-Ie philosophy through simple actions, such as positive thinking, spreading kindness, and being joyful. As you begin practicing the Truth, you will begin to understand Truth in its entirety. "Seicho-No-Ie" literally means "the Home of Infinite Life and Growth.
Simply the Sundial Way of Living say that we should see only the bright side of people, things and circumstances. To reinforce it in our life, one of good ideas is to write the diary recording only good parts of our lives (I guess that's where this blog comes handy). Upon starting the diary, you will find good results lining up on your way. Because we try to recall what good things happened at the end of each day, write it and appreciate it by writing the Sundial Diary. I found this cute example online. I think you may find quite interesting!
We use the power of words by thinking good, and expressing with words (praising, thanking, etc...) and facial expression (smile, etc...), over time. This will enhance the power of goodness on you and others around you. Caution: it can be contagious! What we think will manifest into the world. This is obviously going to result into more good things inyour life, we would attract more good things into the lives of people around us. Lets try to put this wonderful idea into action...
Come along and grow old with me; the best is yet to be.
Let others tell of storms and showers; I mark only the sunny hours.
Be as true to each other as this dial is to the sun...
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