Photo was taken at Aubane, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)

As part of the family fun day in Aubane last Sunday, a balloon race took place. Each balloon had a card attached giving the finder an opportunity to send it back, with the possiblity of a reward if their balloon was furthest away. Given the wind conditions last Sunday we reckon the balloons were heading for Wales! In other such races balloons have been known to travel as far as Italy! The results of the race will be known in three weeks.

Thought on Thursday – June – 28/06/2012

A story on the importance of quitening down..

A Zen master was walking with one of his disciples along a mountain trail. When they came to an ancient cedar tree, they sat down under it for a simple meal of some rice and vegetables. After the meal, the disciple a young monk broke the silence by asking the Master, “Master how do I enter Zen?” (How do I find God) The master remained silent. Almost five minutes passed while the disciple anxiously waited for an answer. He was about to ask another question when the Master suddenly spoke. “Do you hear the sound of the mountain stream?” The disciple had not been aware of any stream as he was too busy thinking of other things. As he began to listen for the sound, his noisy mind subsided. The more he listened the more he heard. “Yes I can hear it now” he said. The Master raised his finger and with a look in his eyes that was both fierce and gentle, said “Enter Zen from there”.