Appreciation, The Answer to Poverty Mentality
A reflection on working with the mind when poverty mentality or jealousy of others comes up, and an exercise for doing your own reflection.
October 16, 2020
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A reflection on working with the mind when poverty mentality or jealousy of others comes up, and an exercise for doing your own reflection.
A contemplation on the truth of impermanence, the second of the Four Reminders in Buddhist teachings, with a contemplation exercise.
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When I first heard “Be kind to yourself” I thought, “That sounds right.” But just agreeing didn’t stop my habitual grinding pace at work.
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