“It may seem impossible to live without being carried away by emotions, but we can respond differently. We can let emotions be part of our life, but not be controlled by them. And we must control our negative actions in response to those emotions. This will benefit ourselves and everyone around us,” writes Brazilian sangha member Sebastião Miranda.
When there is mutual understanding and trust, members can express themselves genuinely without fear. Conflict is no longer repressed; it is resolved. Connections become authentic and deep. Empathy prevails. This is true community.
When we share anything, Christian Scott points out, the art is to learn to communicate with a sense of good timing. When should we talk, and when should we wait for a better time?
The author describes the experience of using Mindful Gap, the first step of the Emotional Rescue Method to work with the busy mind of stress and anxiety.
The author shares a favorite method for maintaining an open hearted awareness.
The parent of four grown children shares treasured advice from his Buddhist teachers about raising kids with an attitude of “beginner’s mind.”
