The Becoming

Daily writing prompt
Describe a decision you made in the past that helped you learn or grow.
One hot summer evening 
I'm walking down 
the busy streets 
of East London.

There's a large 
Victorian building
red in colour.

There is a red door 
on the side
which opens
to a small court yard
filled with plants 
benches 
and a waterfeature.

Walking in is 
a bizarre contrast
to the streets.

As I enter the building
I see a warm compassionate smile
I was greeted with kindness
and signposted to a small shrine room.

I was taught 
the loving-kindness meditation.

The effect of that sit 
was astronomical
and I cried 
throughout

That is when I knew 
I am a Buddhist.

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