It's not what you look at that matter. It's what you see. (H.D. Thoreau)
Every morning Rebirth of the mind Daily life karma // Feed it bitterness today Get the bill tomorrow // Set out to learn to bake Got obsessed with the Big Bake Off hosted by Buddha master baker // This baking thing didn't come naturally and I only had this battered old oven // interrupted by …
8 minutes reading time 'Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do' (Luke 23:33 - 34). As Jesus was about to be crucified he spoke these famous, powerful words. It is hard to find a more potent example of embodied love and compassion – a man asking for forgiveness for those who …
4 minutes reading time Any city can be a challenging place to practise mindfulness. There are many 'sense contacts' which can easily lead to a feeling of overwhelm. At the same time, a city offers wonderful opportunities to practise mindfulness. Here are some ideas. Feel the movement of walking. Feet touching the pavement. Human body …
Where will the continuous fuelling of the divisive view of 'us' and 'them' lead to? Do you believe that hatred and violence on the side of those you are fighting will disappear by inflicting hatred and violence on them? What else could be the outcome of this? By saying 'We need this war in order …
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The world is in crisis. No question about it. The question is: How do we respond? We could become cynical. We could choose to 'opt out', to not get emotionally involved in any of it anyore, out of a feeling of helplessness, despair or overwhelm. Because, at the end of the day, 'What does it …
Compassion is a beautiful quality of the human heart, to be touched by anothers joy and pain, to wish another person well. At times we might experience a feeling of alienation from others. But we also know what it feels like to be kind, loving, to wish each other well. To be able to forgive. …
Today I would like to share one of my favourite poems by Thich Nhat Hanh. The world is in desperate need for dialogue and, most importantly, compassion. There are far too many wars being faught, both with weapons and words. This will not stop until we start listening to those we perceive as opponents. Peace …
What made the news today: Tanks have been sent into a warzone.A corrupt politician's office has been searched.A sex offender has been arrested.A village will be destroyed for a coalmine.Somebody describes how they struggle to give up coffee. What didn't make the news today: The single mother working three jobs, hoping to secure a better …
I have spent the majority of the last 10 years of my life living,working and travelling outside the country I was born and raised in. What was originally planned as a 3-4 month adventure away from my home country has lasted now for almost a decade. As is probably the case for most people, the …
A good friend has seen all your sides And still chooses to hang out with you A good friend offers you shelter when the storms in your life threaten to knock you off your feet And doesn’t ask when you will leave again A good friend knows when a hug is more needed than a …
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