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January 09, 2006
words of wisdom by buddha
life is uncontrollable
you don't always get what you want.
sometimes you get what you don't want.
you hold onto suffering.
negative emotions rise up.
they are natural given the circumstances and your history (karma).
if they last longer than a few minutes, you are suffering.
worrying.blaming.pitying.longing.hoping.dreading.
comparing.regretting.judging.wanting.expecting.
act out of concern for others and with self-control
find the most skillful solution that benefits all and harms non.
be at peace
no matter what happens, be kind and patient with yourself.
given your karma, you did the best you could.
be kind and patient with others.
given their karma, the did the best they could.
Posted by soul sista' at January 9, 2006 12:44 PM