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Correcting the course
When our attitude or mood is a little down we must be careful. Our mind can easily turn to criticism and cynicism. We can start doubting others and doubting ourselves. During these times it is […]
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“Nine times failing, and nine times trying again.”
Sometimes things go wrong. This is normal. But in Tibetan there is a saying, “nine times failing, and nine times trying again.” This is a very practical approach to failure, free of guilt. Failure feels […]
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Guilt is like a deep nagging toothache
Guilt is like a deep nagging toothache. It robs us of our energy, enthusiasm and joy. It is an uninvited guest, often hanging around for many years. So it is time to tell this guest […]
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Living without constantly doubting ourselves
Living without constantly doubting ourselves, yet on the other hand not thinking we know more than others, is a healthy attitude. Training our minds to have more concern for the welfare of others leads to […]
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Guilt blocks our full happiness
Guilt blocks our full happiness, yet we often beat ourselves up, and then feel guilty in the process. This is selfish as it drains our energy on ourself. Learning to be kind to others must […]
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Guilt erodes everything good
Guilt erodes everything good. It erodes our confidence. It erodes our compassion especially for ourself. It also erodes our sense of wellbeing. So how can we reduce our guilt? The first thing is to recognize […]
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Guilt brings us to our knees
Guilt brings us to our knees. It destroys any sense of self worth. It makes us feel smaller than small, tainted, and bad. It is a parasite and doesn’t belong. It is no longer an […]