Compassion Is Our Nature
When we clearly realize that the source of disharmony and misery in the world is ignorance, we can open the door of wisdom and compassion.
Strength, Grace & Mobility
Gratitude
Gratitude is our front line defense against stress, anxiety and despair. And if that’s not enough, Cicero described it as “not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others, the moral memory of mankind, the most passionate transformative force in the cosmos, the key that opens all doors, and the quality that makes us and keeps us young.”
You Can Always Make More Cookies
In an attempt to create structure in our lives, we often place limits on our selves and hold unrealistic expectations of others. It may be a subtle voice that says “it’s too late” or a belief that someone will never change. The good news is that it is rarely too late. Whether it be a mood, thought or flower – everything changes eventually.
Equanimity
The great tapestry of our lives can be seen in the rhythm of the changing seasons. If we pause and step back, extraordinary patterns of flow and movement emerge. Even now, as we settle into winter, new life is forming from the fallen decay.
An Open Heart
According to Buddhist psychology, by pushing away the painful aspects of experience we isolate ourselves from the capacity to love.