"And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also." -Luke 6:29 (KJV) There's a common phenomena, where people do not like you, your ideas or whatever, and you come into conflict. Perhaps you say something that they disagree with. If … Continue reading Turning the Other Cheek & Loving-Kindness
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The Discourse of Loving Kindness in Sutta Nipata
What should be done by one who's skilled in wholesomeness To gain the state of peacefulness is this: One must be able, upright, straight and not proud, Easy to speak to, mild and well content, Easily satisfied and not caught up In too much bustle, and frugal in one's ways, With senses calmed, intelligent, not … Continue reading The Discourse of Loving Kindness in Sutta Nipata
The Story of Khantivadin, The Teacher of Patience
Note: khanti = patience, and vadin = teacher The king of Kausala was a very rich king... [with] five hundred wives. One day the king decided he we wanted to go on a picnic and he let his wives know this. The cooks were alerted to prepare the food, the servants to get the elephants … Continue reading The Story of Khantivadin, The Teacher of Patience
Three Steps to Self-Compassion
First: Make the choice that you’ll at least try a new approach to thinking about yourself. Commit to treating yourself more kindly — call it letting go of self-judgment, going easier on yourself, practicing self-compassion or whatever resonates most... ...One of the most portable and evidence-based practices for noticing our thoughts and learning to let … Continue reading Three Steps to Self-Compassion
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