I recently read somewhere that being considerate of others, especially loved ones is the best demonstration of unconditional love. I distinctly remember being in my 30s when I first learned how to be considerate of others, as it was exemplified by a partner I was in a relationship with. He always asked if I needed… Continue reading Being Considerate
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Pain, as assessed by Ego and Spirit
When we experience pain, be it emotional or physical, a few processes naturally occur in us as a result. These processes appear as as an inner voice, or mind as we may choose to call it. For example, if I have a back pain, the mind says “I am feeling pain in my back”. All… Continue reading Pain, as assessed by Ego and Spirit
To be a loving person
“When one moves into the desire to be a loving person, the inner healing begins to take place, and one gets to experience Life as loving despite its emotional ups and downs. The process of Life itself and the innate nature of what is happening are loving and come from a God of unconditional love… Continue reading To be a loving person
Space between
The above image is from one of my favorite paintings. Mostly because it has a thousand different ways of viewing and interpreting and also because I was able to bask in its presence a few years ago. It was a magical experience. Call me insane, but I felt Michelangelo himself present there in spirit, and… Continue reading Space between
Tonglen
As beautifully stated by Pema Chodron in her book When things fall apart, the practice of Tonglen- sending and receiving- is designed to awaken bodhichitta, to put us in touch with genuine noble heart. It is a practice of taking in pain and sending out pleasure and therefore completely turns around our well-established habit of… Continue reading Tonglen