I’ve also found ,that to start the day with a morning meditation, coming to this site, listening to beautiful music , reading inspiring texts…., brings me in a caring mood first of all towards myself and then also towards everybody and everything I encounter during the day. its like connecting to the core and the rest follows.
Slowing down so that I can be respectful, understanding, and accepting of their needs instead of viewing them from the point the point of view of how they can satisfy mine.
The title of the story intrigues me. I will try to find it, thank you. Ah, ‘the scientific practice of loving everything’ is also where I start, using all my senses to pay rapt attention.
Empathy. Seeing the good in everyone n everything. Not rushing through the day n missing opportunities. Beginning my morning w my 30 to be sturdy will set my mind n intentions towards tenderness n toughness.
If I love and accept myself, “warts and all”, then I think it will allow me to be more tender toward others and know “we are all in this together.”
Wishing everyone a good day!????
I guess the old chestnut: “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.” It’s a challenge, though: my mother’s a tough woman; she’s had to be. To not meet her w a corresponding “hardness” is a challenge.
A big character defect w me is judgementalness. To not judge when I work w others in my 12-step fellowships is again a challenge!
Happiness today for all who journey here!
I’ve also found ,that to start the day with a morning meditation, coming to this site, listening to beautiful music , reading inspiring texts…., brings me in a caring mood first of all towards myself and then also towards everybody and everything I encounter during the day. its like connecting to the core and the rest follows.
Morning meditation is helping in getting in touch with the peaceful core before I encounter others
Slowing down so that I can be respectful, understanding, and accepting of their needs instead of viewing them from the point the point of view of how they can satisfy mine.
Start with the scientific practice of loving everything…”A Tree, A Rock, A Cloud” (Carson McCullers’ short story).
Barbara, I was able to read the short story on the website for the recent film. Yes. Thank you.
They turned it into a film…wow, I’d like to see that. Thank you.
The title of the story intrigues me. I will try to find it, thank you. Ah, ‘the scientific practice of loving everything’ is also where I start, using all my senses to pay rapt attention.
Empathy. Seeing the good in everyone n everything. Not rushing through the day n missing opportunities. Beginning my morning w my 30 to be sturdy will set my mind n intentions towards tenderness n toughness.
If I love and accept myself, “warts and all”, then I think it will allow me to be more tender toward others and know “we are all in this together.”
Wishing everyone a good day!????
Dropping all my preconceived notions of others……
I guess the old chestnut: “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.” It’s a challenge, though: my mother’s a tough woman; she’s had to be. To not meet her w a corresponding “hardness” is a challenge.
A big character defect w me is judgementalness. To not judge when I work w others in my 12-step fellowships is again a challenge!
Happiness today for all who journey here!
Perfect Christina. Thank you!
I agree, everyone we meet is fighting some kind of battle.
Blessings
Thank you Christina ! May you also have a happy journey today !
Thank you, Christina!
By being present, listening fully, making eye contact, and meeting people “where they are” in that particular moment without judgment.
Empathy allows us all to be more understanding. Use this power towards all, even those you struggle to empathize with.
My Private Gratitude Journal
Write an entry in your private gratefulness journal
Get Started