Sangha of Auspicious Companions

THE DISCIPLINE OF LIGHTENING UP

Discipline is important. When we sit down to meditate, we are encouraged to stick with the technique and be faithful to the instruction, but within that container of discipline, why do we have to be so harsh? Do we meditate because we “should”?

How we regard what arises in meditation is training for how we regard whatever arises in the rest of our lives. So the challenge is how to develop compassion right along with clear seeing, how to train in lightening up and cheering up rather than becoming more guilt-ridden and miserable.

May 10, 2012

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15 Things You Should Give Up To Be Happy

“We hold on to so many things that cause us a great deal of pain, stress and suffering — and instead of letting them all go, instead of allowing ourselves to be stress free and happy — we cling on to them. Not anymore. Starting today we will give up on all those things that no longer serve us, and we will embrace change. Ready? Here we go.” Dana Sauvic, a student of the arts, economics and spirituality reflects on 15 commonplace impediments to joy that we often unwittingly carry around with us, and urges us to release them. { read more }

Be The Change

What can you give up in your own life that is keeping you from joy? Try removing it just for today.

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