Without humor we lose our humanity. Take deep breaths (away from others), and drop into the present moment. Feel fresh, alert, and relaxed. Always remember the tremendous suffering of so many others, especially during this pandemic world crisis. Practice taking and giving (tonglen) — https://altruismmedicine.org/becoming-resilient-relaxed-ha…/ Sometimes take a mental break. Remember something, anything funny like the “Response to Sneeze” video — being posted. Let’s maintain our sanity. We’re in this for the long haul, not just until the end of the Covid-19 pandemic, but until all beings have been enlightened! The present time gives us a wonderful opportunity to review what is important in our lives. The present time gives us a wonderful opportunity to grow in these directions. The present time gives us a wonderful opportunity to deepen our love and compassion. May all beings find this precious universal compassion and become fully enlightened.
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Strong and wise, but without anger or violence
Compassion is often misunderstood. Partly because we do not have a good word in English that gives the full meaning of ‘nyingje’ or ‘karuṇā’. Not only is this general compassion, it includes enlightened wisdom. There […]
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Learn methods of transformation that neither suppress nor ignore
To be aware is to be alive. To learn how to manage negative attitudes, emotions, and thoughts is living in grace. To recognize appearances are not real is living beyond grace. Our mind is so […]
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Rather than being reactive
Cultivate a life of awareness. Rather than being reactive, be introspective. At the same time be spontaneous and natural. This spontaneity comes with cultivating awareness. Drop into the present moment as much as possible. Gradually […]