Life is up and down. This is the nature of samsara. It is never fully satisfying, even when things are going “well.” This is excellent to remember. It helps us reduce our attachment to the ordinary things of this life, our body and our ego. Reducing our ego brings humility. This is the central pillar of a healthy life. Reducing attachment brings renunciation. It is a mental attitude. Giving away everything you own, might foster more attachment by missing them. Similarly, living in a palace with little attachment might reduce attachment. Renunciation is an attitude, recognizing things are like illusions. It is the foundation for deeper compassion. Reduced attachment to our ego, naturally open our heart for others. We do not devalue ourself, rather we value others more. Healthy self-confidence comes naturally.
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The 6 perfections
Those of us trying to improve our compassion focus on the 6 perfections to open the heart and reduce attachment to the ego and its possessions. These start with the easiest, generosity. But not so […]
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Life in the big city called samsara
Sometimes we feel like we are flying. Sometimes we feel like we are drowning. This is life in the big city called samsara. This is just being human, living in the swamp of samsara. Nevertheless, […]
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Don’t get stuck
The more we love ourself without arrogance, and the more we love others without attachment, the happier we are and the happier others are. So, what’s holding us back? Kleshas (negative harmful emotions) hold us […]