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Not EXACTLY Buddhist but I thought I'd share it ...
Greetings Earth People!
Happy Holidays 2 all ...
Here's a piece of advice I find VERY useful:
A Native American elder once described his own inner struggles in this manner: "Inside of me there are two dogs. One of the dogs is mean and evil. The other dog is good. The mean dog fights the good dog all the time." When asked which dog wins, he reflected for a moment and replied, "The one I feed the most."
Namaste
Happy Holidays 2 all ...
Here's a piece of advice I find VERY useful:
A Native American elder once described his own inner struggles in this manner: "Inside of me there are two dogs. One of the dogs is mean and evil. The other dog is good. The mean dog fights the good dog all the time." When asked which dog wins, he reflected for a moment and replied, "The one I feed the most."
Namaste
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Here's some more non-Buddhist advice ...
What we can learn from a dog:
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joy-ride.
Get the most out of the experience of fresh air and wind in your face
When family members come home, always run to greet them.
Be obedient; when it’s in your best interest.
Protect your territory.
Take naps and stretch before rising.
Run and play daily.
Eat with enthusiasm.
Be loyal.
Never pretend to be something you’re not.
If you want what is buried, dig until you find it.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close and nuzzle them
gently.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Don’t bite when a growl will do.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
When you’re happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
No matter how often you’re scolded, don’t feel guilty and pout. Run right back and make friends.
Bond with your pack.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
Namaste
Namaste
I see this is your first post.
Nice to have you on board.
Namaste
I allow you to be in the world without a thought or word of judgment from me about the deeds you undertake. I see no error in the things you say and do, in this place where I am. I see that there are many ways to perceive and experience the different facets of our world. I allow without reservation the choices you make in each moment.
I make no judgment of this for if I were to deny your right to evolution than I would deny that right to myself and all others. To those who would choose a way I cannot walk, whilst I may not choose to add my power and my energy to this way, I will never deny you the gift of love that God has bestowed within me for all creation, as I love you so I shall be loved, as I sow, so I shall reap.
I allow you the universal right of free will to walk your own path, creating steps or to sit a while if that is what is right for you. I will make no judgment of these steps, whether they are large or small, nor light or heavy or that they lead up or down, for this is just my viewpoint. I see you do nothing and judge it to be unworthy and yet it may be that you bring great healing as you stand blessed by the light of God.
I cannot always see the higher picture of divine order. For it is the inalienable right of all life to choose their own evolution and with great love I acknowledge your right to determine your future. In humility I bow to the realization that the way I see is best for me does not have to mean that it is also right for you. I know that you are led as I am following the inner excitement to know your own path.
I know that the many races, religions, customs, nationalities and beliefs within our world bring us great richness and allow us the benefit of teachings of such diverseness. I know we each learn in our own unique way in order to bring that love and wisdom back to the whole. I know that if there were only one way to do something, there would need to be only one person. I will not only love you if you behave in a way I think you should, or believe in those things I believe in, I understand you are truly my brother and sister though you may have been born in a different place and believe in another God than I.
The love I feel is for all of God's world. I know that every living thing is part of God and I feel a love deep with every person, and all tree, and flower, every bird, river, ocean and for all the creatures in all the world. I live my life in loving service being the best me I can becoming wiser in the perfection of divine truth, becoming happier in the joy of unconditional love.
Namaste
Also, I just wanted to add that I am very pleased with my new journey into the Buddhist world.
Thanks,
yogahiker7
This is an opprotunity to explore the teachings of the Buddha and investigate this nervousness. It is absolutly OK to be anxious! You arn't harming anyone by doing it, so there is really nothing to be concerned about. Meanwhile, people are out in the world acting mindlessly and basically killing eachother. So maybe this nervousness isn't really that bad of a thing afterall. No one at any of those places is going to put you down for being nervous. That is what the dhamma is about. Not judging. We can't control whether we feel nervous or not, but we can control how we react to it. So please don't miss this opprotunity to go to a center and explore the dhamma for yourself. It is very open and welcoming to absolutly everyone.
Good luck and please let us know how it goes!
Namaste
You are right. Feeling free of judgement and not judging others is one of the reasons I love the Buddhist culture so much. Thanks for reminding me. I am making plans on attending a local place this weekend. Thanks again.... your words have put me to ease.
That's superb. Thanks for sharing