We easily fall into old bad habits. It takes effort to recognize them. It takes even more effort to work with them. We need a mental tool chest filled with ways to practice tolerance when encountering anger; ways to practice appreciation instead of jealousy; and ways to practice humility when arrogance arises. Rather than being blown in wind like a dry leaf, we need to be constantly aware. Then our gratitude encompasses everything, even our negative emotions. For transforming negative emotions becomes the key opening the door to happiness, love, and compassion.
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Kindness goes a long way
Kindness goes a long way. It seems so simple. Be kind to yourself. Be kind to others. Yet we make it complicated. Sometimes it is so hard to do. The tricky ego takes us for […]
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“I”
All negative emotions like anger and attachment are related to the false view that deep inside us there is an “I” that is solid and independent. That is the Buddhist view. When we realize we […]
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Negative thoughts and emotions
Negative thoughts and emotions undermine the very causes of peace and happiness. In fact, when we think properly, it is totally illogical to seek happiness if we do nothing to restrain angry, spiteful, and malicious […]