Contentment

Hello everyone, apologies for my sporadic updates. i am more inclined to email these days.. So if you want to correspond - send me an email!!! but anyway, now that I'm here, I'll write a few tidbits.
I'm still noticing many unusual things about life in Japan. People have asked me if I experienced 'culture shock' which is an often used phrase with JETs here. Well, actually, I don't think I have. I think I would if I could not see above the differences of culture. I see that we are all human beings on a common ground and therefore I am stable in different settings. Even though the language is completely different, we still talk about the same things, even the the processes of living are completely different, we still live very similar lives. People are basically people no matter what country they are from or what language they speak. I feel quite independent and self-reliant here. I am happy because I understand that I am a part of an entire universal system that is infinite and eternal. I know that I do not know the extent of my ignorance and am happy for every little simple blessing. I am fully aware that life is transient and temporary and one day I will give up this body. Therefore, I am happy to be alive in the moment because every moment is precious. I am also truly thankful for all my wonderful friends in New Zealand who are so beautiful and practicing love of God.
I am not greedy for more but am happy with what I have, therefore I am happy because I am content. If I get more then it is extra because I am already happy. I am happy contemplating God - the infinite eternal living entity and my eternal relationship with God. It is a natural process and one that has been followed by countless people for thousands of years. The art of happiness is subjective and personal and I am happy to say that I am content. Life is good and I am happy, If I was to die tomorrow I will feel that I have lived a good life because I appreciate every moment as a precious thing to be cherised. I strive to better myself in terms of my spiritual relationship with God and to see the truth in all things. I respect and honour other people and respect the differences between us. 'simultaneous oneness and difference' ' achintya bheda abheda tattva' We are all one, but different. God bless you all and Merry Christmas!!!