Sending and TakingUsually we try to ward off feeling bad, and when we feel good we would like that to last forever. In tonglen, though, not only are we willing to breathe in painful things, we are also willing to breathe out our feelings of well-being, peace, and joy. We are willing to give these away, to share them with others. Excerpted from: The...
"Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation."-Brian Tracy
Elaine Aron, PhD, author of The Highly Sensitive Person, said we need to live our lives differently (and make different choices) if we want to feel good. Knowing what I do now as a Highly Sensitive Person, I would agree. The hurried, highly interactive lifestyle that is the mainstream culture just doesn't work for us. We can maintain it for a while...
