Loving the enemy … ( 10 / 13 / 2011 )
Loving the enemy … ( 10 / 13 / 2011 )
“ This is the fundamental change of attitude – this working with pain and pleasure in a revolutionary & courageous way . When we work with pain by leaning into it and pleasure by giving it away , it doesn ’ t mean that we ‘ grin and bear it ’. The approach is a lot more playful than that – It ’ s like dancing . We simply realize that the separateness that we feel is an illusion – a funny kind of mistake .” ~ inspired by Pema Chodron
“ Real compassion kicks butt … If you are not ready for this fire , then find a New Age , sweetness- & -light , perpetually smiling teacher … But if you do that , be sure to stay away from those who practice real Compassion , because they will fry your ass , my friend .” ~ inspired by Ken Wilber
We are called to be Kind ; especially when it is most difficult to do so – especially when others are causing us the most pain . Instead of trying to change them , we are to open up instead . We are to Love them , and thereby allow their innate Goodness to blossom and meld with our own .
Most of us believe that we will only be truly ready to Love an enemy one day when Hell freezes over .
Well , guess what …
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