Universal Teachings For Everyday Living Page 8
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Theme:
Purpose: To encourage a youthful spirit of expressing exuberance and joy.
Method:
High-Five Gassho: Starting in traditional Gassho position, change to a one-hand Gassho
while using the other hand to exchange a high five with someone; finish with traditional Gassho.
(Note: High-Five Gassho is an idea from a pre-school child in Hawaii)
Theme: Flexibility of Attitude
Lessen self-victimization due to an either-or attitude; instead, think more in terms of
adjustable curves rather than rigid straight lines.
Method:
When stubbornness causes suffering in 2001, Year of the Snake, encourage attitude flex-
ibility by doing the Snake Gassho: While doing Gassho, move hands in a flowing S-shape move-
ment. (Smile)
Theme:
Purpose: To integrate playfulness and spirituality.
Method: Barney High-Five Gassho: With parent moving Barney puppets arms, do the High-
Five Gassho with child; yell Hey! together.