In today’s interconnected and globalized world, it is now commonplace for people of dissimilar world views, faiths and races to live side by side. It is a matter of great urgency, therefore, that we find ways to cooperate with one another in a spirit of mutual acceptance and respect. We often find differences and cut ourself off from others. The common denominator for humanity and the animal world is wanting to be happy and not hurt. The more we reflect and remember this, the closer we feel with all others regardless of the differences. Words from the great master, HH Dalai Lama added to be yours truly.
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Patience is golden
Patience is golden. It gives us pause rather than kneejerk reaction. It allows us to take a deep breath, and consider the consequences of getting angry — making us unhappy, bringing future problems, not to […]
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We all want to be happy and not hurt
We all want to be happy and not hurt. This is universal, including even animals. Yet we forget this simple yet profoundly true attitude that binds us all as living beings. Every time we meet […]
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We all want to be happy and not hurt
Balancing alertness with relaxation is important in our meditation and daily life as well. The last two posts about emptiness created an abundance of alertness! So let’s chill, relax, and balance with some compassion. My […]