Thankful

Here are three vessels made by the adult son of my hosts these days. I am grateful for the many ways people have helped me along this way, especially recently. I have been empty and people have filled me up. I have then filled others and become empty again and so it continues. It's humbling to be a guest and to receive. And there is a temptation to dominate when we give. There is a Zen lesson, "Let the Giver Be Thankful", but even Zen masters can miss the mark and be jerks.

I'm not done asking or giving. I am open, full, and empty.