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9. Synchronicity indeed!

Mon Apr 9, 2012, 10:15 PM

Apr 2012

For myself, I try to keep things very simple. When I feel myself getting stressed out in regards to a person, I've trained myself to think "gratitude" and it instantly lowers my stress. I am where I need to be and I have something to learn.

I also remind myself that all beings want happiness and want to avoid suffering. That thought gives me common ground with that person and helps to lower any negative emotions I might be feeling.

You're right. It brings us back to our practice of mindfulness and meditation, which is a lifelong journey. That's where I try to apply a little compassion for myself

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working on compassion. [View all] Manifestor_of_Light Apr 2012 OP

Why should you overlook their problems? YankeyMCC Apr 2012 #1

I said that wrong. Manifestor_of_Light Apr 2012 #2

Actually I don't think you did YankeyMCC Apr 2012 #4

I don't think so - I put this in the wrong spot - I meant to reply to your "I said that wrong" post YankeyMCC Apr 2012 #3

It's very hard sometimes. silverweb Apr 2012 #5

What is meant by the mantra "detachment"? Ruby Reason Apr 2012 #14

Disengagement, for one. silverweb Apr 2012 #15

That makes sense, thank you. Ruby Reason Apr 2012 #16

It works. silverweb May 2012 #17

In the words of the Dalai Lama: onestepforward Apr 2012 #6

Perfect. silverweb Apr 2012 #8

Synchronicity indeed! onestepforward Apr 2012 #9

Thank you. silverweb Apr 2012 #10

You're welcome! onestepforward Apr 2012 #11

This message was self-deleted by its author onestepforward Apr 2012 #7

good energy for this morning fellow23 Apr 2012 #12

Hard? Of course its hard. grantcart Apr 2012 #13

The simplicty of compassion Newest Reality May 2012 #18

This has been a wonderful thread to read libodem May 2012 #19