The author recalls hurt feelings associated with dating life and breakups, and relates how she uses the Emotional Rescue method by Dzogchen Ponlop to regain calm and perspective when feeling criticized or judged.
In a moment of sudden change, the author takes the opportunity to contemplate impermanence, and recommends two related dharma verses to explore.
The experience of grief, can be physically and emotionally stressful, and that stress is compounded when we’ve experienced multiple losses. The author shares about cumulative grief and suggestions how we can take care of ourselves in such moments.
The author shares a contemplative approach toward one’s environment, both inner and outer.
We think of our ego as our “self,” as “me,” who we are and what we have. Buddhism teaches us that our suffering is caused by clinging to this mistaken idea. In our upcoming Mitra Talk Mitra Lee Worley will discuss what it means to hold the principal witness.
While out shopping for groceries, the author gets inspired to challenge her fear of the coronavirus pandemic by safely connecting with others and choosing kindness.
