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WhiteTara

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12. The Dalai Lama has a meditation practice

Reply to KentuckyWoman (Original post)

Sat Dec 29, 2018, 09:02 AM

Dec 2018

to alleviate suffering in the world. Sit quietly and breathe in the pain of the world and breathe out all the joy you have ever known. Do this for some period of time. The practice is called Tonglen. You can read more about it on the internet.

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I don't know what we do. [View all] KentuckyWoman Dec 2018 OP

Always put your oxygen mask on first before helping others, even the most helpless. FreepFryer Dec 2018 #1

The old adage: "Take care of yourself first... pazzyanne Dec 2018 #9

Your post is so kind KentuckyWoman Dec 2018 #14

Thank you! Wishing you lots of good news, positivity and sunlight in the new year. (n/t) FreepFryer Dec 2018 #16

Beautiful post but I think you answer your own question. WeekiWater Dec 2018 #2

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I wish that Orange asshole destitute and living on the streets along with SammyWinstonJack Dec 2018 #13

This is one organization I follow, they give aid to those in need at the boarder elmac Dec 2018 #4

Dear 1620rock pdxflyboy Dec 2018 #5

Others before me spoke wisely. summer_in_TX Dec 2018 #6

Stop beating yourself up! lunatica Dec 2018 #7

Ayn Rand and prosperity gospel AlexSFCA Dec 2018 #8

You are being a loving wife and friend right now. Laffy Kat Dec 2018 #10

Deep breath, my friennd lillypaddle Dec 2018 #11

The Dalai Lama has a meditation practice WhiteTara Dec 2018 #12

I'm pretty much in the same boat. thucythucy Dec 2018 #15