Joy comes in many forms. The subtle lasting ones are the best. Even better is when the joys are dedicated to others, in the service of others, bringing love to others. Then the joy radiates warm loving five-colored lights filling the whole universe. Everything shines, everything sparkles, everything tingles with the joy of love. Love conquers all. Love fulfills us all. Love is eternal. Love makes us smile. All the suffering in the world is targeted by love. Love fills the heart, tinged with sadness of the immense pain and suffering of so many.
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Don’t push it
A square peg doesn’t fit in a round hole. So don’t push it. A round peg doesn’t fit in a square hole. So don’t push it. These are learning situations I often have to relearn. […]
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The eight worldly concerns
When we are happy we get excited. When we are down we get sad. But why? Learning equanimity with the eight worldly concerns is important, at least to try. They are: reputation and disgrace; praise […]
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Empathy and compassion
Last night in Tokyo with my Human Values Institute group we discussed in some detail the distinctions between empathy and compassion. I had just stepped off a 12+ hour flight, and spent about 20 hours […]