Sangha of Auspicious Companions

A careful reader helpfully nudged us on last week’s mention of a mother’s “selflessness.” Like caretaking vs. caregiving, self-less-ness (vs.self-full-ness) may subtly privilege another’s needs over one’s own, discouraging self-care. This may set up a victim triangle (see below). We should strive for wholeness and love with every interaction we have, both with ourselves and with others. – Ameeta

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“Wholeness is not achieved by cutting off a portion of one’s being, but by integration of the contraries.” – Carl Jung

Kindness In the News A NYC subway dad struggled to re-learn math to help his son who had failed a test. The man sitting next to him turned out to be a former math teacher and their interaction inspired fellow witnesses. Read More From Our Members A couple at a vegan restaurant encouraged a woman and her mom looking for a place with meat to sample their meals. The mutual kindness that followed was one for the books. Read More

Inspiring Video of the Week

What is a divided life? Parker Palmer, author of A Hidden Wholeness, discusses what is a divided life and how to bring ourselves back into our true self and wholeness.

In other news … Whether we know it or not, many of us react to our divided lives by assuming very different roles which all reflect a victim mindset in various manifestations. We cannot transform ourselves or our relationships unless we are aware of and seek to escape this victim triangle.

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