You do not have to push yourself into the practice of meditation, but just let be. If you practice in this way, a feeling of space and ventilation automatically comes. It is the expression of the buddha nature or basic intelligence that is working its way through confusion.
Excerpted from:
The Four Noble Truths, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche
Listening speaks one of our deepest needs: to be understood or to feel understood. Yes, we might like people to agree with us, take our side, but it is a great gift when we feel that the person understands us, even if the person does not agree with us. It shows the person cares. It develops trust. It connects us. Most of the successful people I’ve known are the ones who do more listening than talking. One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say. Truly listen to others and to the universe. When we actively listen with an open heart and open mind, we’re often surprised at what we learn.
This cartoon made me laugh so hard. Definitely a new take on the classic metta phrases!
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