I originally posted this July 22 2006. I wrote it for one purpose but it may have been taken the opposite way...so I am posting again for the same reason. ;) I feel it adequately states my feelings, both then and now.
A Lesson For Me
Life is full of experiences both good and bad; usually the bad seems to come in hordes, or whenever we feel least capable of coping. Yet for the most part we survive and are usually better for it; whether we were in the right or the wrong, or if we learned all we could have or not…it’s best that we lived it. Or at least that’s what I believe.
The Buddha said this:
For those with no anger,
how can anger arise?
When you practice deep looking and master yourself,
you dwell in peace, freedom, and safety.
The one who offends another
after being offended by him,
harms himself and harms the other.
When you feel hurt
but do not hurt the other,
you are truly victorious.
Your practice and your victory benefit both of you.
When you understand the roots of anger in yourself and in the other,
your mind will enjoy true peace , joy and lightness.
You become the doctor who heals himself and heals the other.
If you don't understand,
you will think not getting angry to be the act of a fool.
It just fits. I realize that in my life I’ve made serious mistakes; I’ve been rude, unkind, manipulative, angry, unforgiving, selfish…the list truly does go on…but the point is that while some of these characteristics may still break through from time to time, it’s been my practice to avoid them whenever possible: To be a better person. And this is not only for me, but for my young children as well, so that hopefully, while they will inevitably inherit a multitude of my negative qualities, with any luck a few of the better ones will rub-off on them too!
5 comments:
I love that post, the first and the second time, it still means a lot. I miss you toots!!
I wish I could build a summer home in your mind! I love the way you think. It is so amazing how much we change in our life. I love you!
oh my gosh, i love kat's comment! how does she think of those things?? i agree, i loved this post the first time and appreciate reading it a second. lessons learned while growing up.
Stacey,
I have read your words, and I do understand. I appreciate your insight. See you soon!
Hugs to you!
Okay Lady I updated now it's your turn! I so Miss you and that sexy ass of yours! I also miss riding in your car listening to Hip Hop and missing our exit(that is bad when you live in Idaho because you have to go 40 miles to the next exit to turn around). GOOD TIMES!!
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