S.O.S reflectionsAug 27, 2003
Compassion is seeing all beings as oneself. Compassion is letting go of our ego self. Compassion is making an effort to change in a positive way for the benefits of self and all beings.July 9, 2001
We are all different..think different..have different preferences so should not expect others to be the same..think or act the same. Each individual has a choice to their path and has a choice of scenery they see thus our desire to correct others will make us suffer and make other suffer too.
Never blame anyone for an individual's action..all actions are based on the individual's choice. No one can force or cause someone to think or behave a certain way unless there is a will. Blaming is not the beginning of a solution but a beginning for suffering for both parties.
If you want to be happy..focus outward..to others.. it is only when the focus is inward that we suffer as the concentration of focus and pity for ourselves heightens.. caught in the circle of degrading ourselves which not only...not improve the conditions but adds to the focus of our egoism of self pity.
When you suffer, reflect on yourself for the problem lies within you and not others.April 19, 2001
War is crafty in its way of destruction. Its invisible
force exist not in the shapes of the obvious contours of guns and knives but
in the form of thoughts and words that can also bring about pain and suffering.
We shall not let it trick us into believing that it is okay in that form
because it is not, it is still war in the end.
Aug 8, 2000
We all have guiding stars,
before it will appear, we got to have faith, love for others, and a strong
heart to strive further, whatever comes, take it as a learning and work from
that. If we work, it is a YES that guiding stars of goodness will come to
light and help us in our path. =)
Aug 1, 2000
Everyone is special in their
own ways, we just have to search deeper...
July 16, 2000
Opening up a friend is like
opening a coconut..got to crack the outer shell open to get to the tender
and sweet stuff ^_~ Be patience and tolerlance, some are harder to
crack then others...so let's get cracking.
July 1, 2000
"Uncertainty" a great word to ponder on from Ajahn Chah..everytime we feel happy, sad, angry, depress, unhappy...say thisword to yourself..it is the truth and the path to realizing the truth of existence. Where there is clinging, there is suffering no matter if it is a positive or a negative feeling. The emotions arises and goes like a breath of wind, nothing is unchanging.
All things arises for a cause... due to some circumstances this summer, I truly found that it is difficult to dettach oneself from feeling on the low end. But in a way, the bad experience was good because it show that you can not run away from the suffering..wherever you go..it is always with you because your mind keeps it as a focus. When there is pain and your mind is on the pain so the pain is much greater.
The sufferings are our guiding
lights... it produces awareness and wisdom if you are strong enough to see
and pass through the challenges of it. It is like knowing the tastes of food..we
might dislike bitter and prefer not to eat food that bear the taste but without
the taste of bitter..how will we know the other kind of taste. The sweet
and not bitter.
June 17, 2000
"Don't go on searching for
peace. Peace already existence. It is within you. You just have to listen
with care and heart. If you open your eyes, you will see peace...the green
lush comforting trees waving their leave branches welcoming you in the wind.
"
May 26, 2000
Death, not many would like to discuss about this
topic. People dodge it and ignored by running away from it but I feel that
it is worth talking about because it can bring about peace at heart. Silence
is calming yet it can also be fearful such as the silence of death. I guess
that there is always a positive and a negative way of dealing with the issue
and how you deal with it can really make a difference from a frown to a smile.
Smile at the good times, the moments together, the crazy stunts, the laughters,
the tears, and the hardships endured. Be happy, no matter what mood you are
in, the world still turns. I would pick to smile because it is more inviting,
wouldn't you?
Death is not the end of
a book, it is the beginning of a new chapter, it is a sequel with a slight
change in scenery :)
April 10, 2000
Always do questions about things, stopping our questions means not wanting to know or improve our conditions for self or events.
True happiness does not require numerous elements, in simplicity, happiness can be found yet we still go claiming, searching, and purchasing frivolous items thinking it will secure our happiness.
Remembering what is true to you will help see a clearer path ahead. What is needed to be acomplished in the present moment in order for the future events to take place?
We will not give up because it is an easier path. We will not give up because others tell us to. We will not give up because we are tired. We will achieve even if we fail in the task because the effort and the journey to try when others do not is the most valuable.
Boredom comes from within
and not from what factors that are without.
Oct 14, 1999
People who are able to endure differiculties, and hardships will become winners in the long run because of what they learned in their rocky journeys.
To all those people who are facing many facets of challenges in life, I look up to you in honor and for your courage and determination. For, you are my motivation to strive beyond my own limitations.
Sometimes, it takes time apart to realize how much you value certain people in your lives, especially the ones that you care the most.
Oct 12, 1999
Friendship and love can not be forced, if so, then it is not natural, true, and not wanted.
Why as we aged, our openess, sincerity, and friendliness fades like our youth?
You maybe small size but think about it. Small individuals make up a part of a whole..
Oct 4, 1999
True and long lasting friendship is based on the effort of the heart.
Sept 18, 1999
People are always alone, no matter what. When they are sick, happy, unhappy, only themselves can feel it.
Sincerity can be distingushed by the effort made by the tonal sounds in your voice.
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May all beings be free from physical
or mental sufferings,
May their hearts be calm with peace
and still with wisdom,
May all strive towards harmony for
others,
thus harmony for others is harmony for
self.