I Am Sick of Being a Man.
In 'Walking Around', his lamentation of passivity, Neruda declares that his lack of care for the suffering of others made him "sick of being a man."
Browsing Tag:
compassion
Divine Mother: Mary, Tara, and That Virgin Business.
Nowadays I am more friendly with the Divine Mother, especially so because Her incarnations, like Mary and Tara, bring compassion to our world.
There Is Enough.
I have felt enough grief to know that almost everyone is mourning some loss. Almost everyone is struggling to make sense of a death.
Giving Back to the World: 6 Simple Ways to Make a Small Difference.
Have empathy and compassion for those who are less fortunate than yourself. After all, holidays should highlight gratitude, love and unity above all else.
3 Dharma Lessons My Sister’s Dog Taught Me.
I think the world would be a better place if people as a whole were more dog-like. But dogs require a lot of time and patience.
Metta Starts with Me: A Step-By-Step Guide to Meditating on Loving-Kindness.
The root of metta must begin by instilling in yourself the strength, support and loving-kindness that you will then draw upon to bless others.
Growing My Heart Space, Where the Earth and Sky Merge.
Heart is the answer. The space where universal truth exists. Where creativity and love are born. It feeds the earth body and nourishes the soul.
Go in Peace, Do No Harm.
You will shine a light in the very darkest places and make peace with your demons. You will quickly learn what is truly good in life, and worth celebrating.
Charlottesville: A Call for Courageous Love.
No matter how much time I take to reflect, research, process, preach, cry, curse, and somehow make sense of the brazenness of this past weekend in Charlottesville, I keep coming back to the same thought: “There is love here.”
You and Your Emotions in One Big Party.
You haven’t even joined the party yet, and you’re already feeling heavy and want to go home to your bed. But wait… you suddenly hear laughter from the left side of the room.