Increasing our understanding and compassion makes our heart grow greater
Tag: awareness
An Open Mind
Calming our emotions and looking deeply, we can become aware of our feelings and of whatever misperceptions we might have that could prevent us from hearing and understanding the other person.
Stillness is the Foundation of Understanding
Sometimes we have the impression that someone intentionally wants to make us suffer. Believing this, we can get very angry.
I Hate You
Part 17 of the "How to Fight" Encouragement Series. Check out my ENCOURAGEMENT PAGE to see the other posts in this series. What could we really mean if we think or say we hate someone? https://youtu.be/Phx6YPex6jw
Are You Sure?
One of the deepest things we can learn is we should not be too sure of our own ideas. Don’t be fooled by your perceptions. Even if you are sure you are seeing clearly, check again. Keep an open mind. Be ready to let go of your views.
A Loving Heart
May I be happy. May I have a peaceful heart. May I embody loving kindness
Victim Number 2
You may believe that you are the only one who suffers and that the other person is thoughtless or vindictive and that’s why they made you suffer.
Shamatha
We practice Shamatha to slow down our agitated mind and gain stability. When we offer our mind a chance to calm down, we are offering ourselves a chance to observe and understand our inner workings.
A Tree in the Storm
When we're caught in a store of emotions, we can practice to be like the trunk and become still, not carried away by our thinking and emotions.
Don’t Run Away
It is by looking deeply into the nature of suffering that we discover the path of transformation and healing.
