Happy 15th Night everyone! It's the last day of the Chinese New Year, so let's end it by spending a few moments thinking of how we can be better living beings on this planet. Here are a few gentle reminders:
Practise loving kindness. Be kind to everyone you meet.
Be sympathetic towards the sufferings and misfortunes of others. You may not always be able to help but at least you can provide a sympathetic ear. As the Dalai Lama said, "Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them."
Be happy for someone else's success especially if he or she has earned it. Do not be jealous or envious.
Listen carefully when people talk and do not be quick to judge.
Be brave enough to apologise when you've made a mistake.
Accept people for who they are.
Live simply and happily, be generous in giving, be righteous in conduct.
May all be blessed with peace and contentment.
May all my feline friends be blessed with peace and contentment.
With Metta,
Da
"Let one's thoughts of boundless love pervade the whole world, above, below and across, without any hatred, without any enmity." - Buddha
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