Buddhism

silverweb

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10. Thank you.

Tue Apr 10, 2012, 12:17 AM

Apr 2012

[font color="navy" face="Verdana"]Gratitude and recognizing the common ground that all beings share. Perfect things to remind oneself of when struggling to avoid negative reactions.

Being around certain people causes me such anxiety and stress that I've been known to just shut down. Following your lead in learning to make compassionate (instead of defensive) responses reflexive will certainly help this part of the journey.

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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