Always think of others. When you are happy, think of others. When you are down, think of others. As you breathe, imagine with the in-breath take away all the suffering from everyone. With the out-breath imagine filling everyone including yourself with love, wisdom, and healing energy. This will balance the body and mind, finding deeper stable happiness based on genuine concern for others.
When you’re hot, you’re hot. When you’re not, you’re not. And that’s o.k. Rather than reacting with excitement, or with self-doubt and “why me,” just observe. Remain centered in the flow. Maintain balance. Keep the […]
There is a tendency for many of us to be high strung. Balancing alertness with relaxation is important in meditation, as in life. Being high strung impedes this balance, creating an environment of stress and […]
Deeply relax while staying alert. We tend to get caught up and swept away. We become too intense, or sometimes the opposite too complacent, and give up. The Japanese have this expression for giving up, […]
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