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Attitude is everything.
jbailey84
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In the short time that I have been following the EP, I can feel and see a difference in myself and my daily life. Granted I am a housewife, but I used to get frustrated and irritated by just about everything. Through determination to begin my life anew with the Dharma, my patience is growing, my mind is becoming calmer, and I'm losing interest in meaningless things that consumed my life before.
Today, my striving for a positive attitude turned a bad day into a good one. I have begun to look at people differently, trying my best not to judge or label them just by their appearance or what I see them doing. I need to start saying to myself "Are you a buddha?" when I look at someone - since everyone has the capacity to be one.
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"Granted I am a housewife...."
Is there something else to be?
One question - what is "the EP"?
Well done btw!
Guessing "Eightfold Path".
Sorry - only ever seen it shortened to "8P".
Same here, had to make an educated guess. 8FP sometimes too, though strangely never EFP!
Easily one of the most beautiful things I have ever read. Thanks for your knowledge and your kindness
Another Buddhist housewife here!
Welcome to the fascinating world of Dharma while juggling the everyday petty household problem.
Like nobody acknowledging the fact that their pants are clean thanks to you, that there's food on the plate thanks to you, that the furniture is dusted thanks to you... and all that while listening to the same speech "You have no problems, you're a housewife."
I apologize for not replying sooner. Yes, EP stands for Eightfold Path. Perhaps I should use 8P for clarification on these forums.
What I meant by "granted I am a housewife," is that I don't have to deal with the stress of a paying job. My husband is very grateful to me, but my child...not so much, typical kid.
Sova, I can't take credit for quietly saying "Are you a Buddha?" to everyone I see or meet. I was watching a PBS documentary on the life of the Buddha, and a woman (forgot her name) on there said this. Here's the video - it's two hours long, but a beautiful depiction of the general life of the Buddha.
And therefore work harder
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Metta,
Raven
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