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Buddhism

ZombieHorde

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2. You are reading right now.

Reply to Maraya1969 (Original post)

Wed Aug 13, 2014, 10:56 PM

Aug 2014

The past happened, but it is gone. The future will come, but it isn't here yet. Right now you are just reading. Staying in the now is extremely difficult for me, but I find it helpful to try. You are still reading right now. These problems don't matter in this very moment. Take a breath and feel your clothes, your weight, and anything you're touching. If thoughts come, neither dwell on them nor try to banish them. You are reading right now. Notice your senses. Experience the moment you are currently in. Do this as often as you can. You are reading right now.

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I watched a youtube video of a Buddhist nun and she was talk about getting "bad" people [View all] Maraya1969 Aug 2014 OP

Just off the top of my head, it's YouTube. I wouldn't base any group or person on YouTube. NYC_SKP Aug 2014 #1

Thank you. Maraya1969 Aug 2014 #3

Well there, that's that's the best! NYC_SKP Aug 2014 #5

You are reading right now. ZombieHorde Aug 2014 #2

You are so right. I have been everywhere but the present lately Maraya1969 Aug 2014 #4

I often make poor decisions when I am upset. ZombieHorde Aug 2014 #6

Hi Maraya YankeyMCC Aug 2014 #7

Hi Yankey Maraya1969 Aug 2014 #8

Some very good advice in this thread. Focus on the present moment, wait to come to a decision when liberal_at_heart Aug 2014 #9

Thank you liberal. Maraya1969 Aug 2014 #10

A few thoughts on your situation PorridgeGun Sep 2014 #11

It is not out of obligation that we feel compassion and loving kindness for others. liberal_at_heart Sep 2014 #12

You have to stop name-calling and fighting with these people! vlyons Sep 2014 #13

Don't engage with them. Don't argue. Manifestor_of_Light Oct 2014 #14

Make a nurturing environment for yourself. Expat in Korea Oct 2014 #15