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Re: The space between self esteem and self compassion
Re: The space between self esteem and self compassion
A good TED Talk' well done. It talks of Self-Esteem as a comparative to Compassion.
Just a thought:
As defined above, Compassion for self extends to compassion for others while self esteem is comparative to others and is thus unrelated to compassion.
On the other hand, self-esteem derived from compassion for self which thus enables and triggers compassion for others presents self esteem as a component of compassion for self. In that mode, self esteem becomes a non-comparative platform from which to extend compassion to and for others.
In this manner, viewing self esteem as separate from, and not a derivative eliminated their inter-connectivity. But, when self esteem, not dependent upon comparing one's worth to others, is seen as a derivative of compassion, it enables compassion to algorithmically enhance the positive impact of the thoughts and actions derived from of compassion.
Peace to all
Lionduck
Re: Bugs bug me
For ants you can spray the area with vinegar. This masks their scent trails so they can't navigate.
zorro
Re: The old death contemplation redux
death and life is in us. things die,things born. ma earth is boss. meditating on death is a good thing to me. it motivate the one life, one shot philosphy. it light a fire in my butt, to live fully,now and hopely my mantra, be be safe,be smart,be well let me time to alighn my wish be an ok, and fair to my self and to others, untill my last breath.
death can be viewed in zen the void nature. the more i be the void in practice, death is not so scarey to me. not there yet. zen is practice. the void is everthy and nothing in dao
earth.
Re: Bugs bug me
We are their karma as they are ours ...
Their deaths by our hands is karma shared.
Intent plays a significant role in karmic consequences.
Ask yourself: are you acting out of anger, hatred, or ill will?
Or do you view this as a necessary harm, where the outcome may be the lesser of two evils?
In the end, it is your own conscience you must answer to.
Shoshin1
Re: Bugs bug me
I tried always to stick to humane methods but nevertheless I am faced with a little killing.
I think your intentions are good, your thoughts are wholesome but unfortunately life implies death. To live we need to kill certain beings even if we do not desire to do so. Poor ants, but also poor you. I don't think living in a house infested with ants will bring much good to you.
Kotishka
Re: Blessings
Life is a blessing unto itself
Challenge is a blessing
Loss turns to blessing
Gain reflects blessing
Compassion enhances blessing
Mercy expands blessing
Gratitude creates blessing
Empathy enriches blessing
Peace to all
Lionduck
Re: Good news
Historically, Buddhism did indeed reach Europe. Perhaps that is behind the early Christians warning about Influences from the East hundreds of years before the Mongol invasion. I am not surprised at the discovery "Viking Buddhist statues" from the 6th century.
Lionduck
Re: Bugs bug me
@Ning said:
If I'm not supposed to harm other living beings, what should I do if there's an ant infestation at my house 😅
I'm serious please help me 😭
If ants they can be guided to new sites with trails leading to their favourite food. I use tiger balm smeared trails.
Wasps and bee I have a particular affinity with and place gumdrops or plant flowers for the bee visitors.
You can also try talking to them or moving them on an individual basis...
lobster
Re: Bugs bug me
It’s a tricky problem… in the past I’ve put my Buddhism on temporary hold in order to had exterminations done, and then make reparations by leaving a cake in the forest for the ants there to eat.
Jeroen