Sangha of Auspicious Companions

August 7, 2018

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Eliza Ramos: Into the Real

During a symposium of physicians and health care workers, Eliza Ramos was sharing part of her story… “I was under a lot of stress in NYC so I decided to go to Rwanda.” Rwanda? Eliza’s story is remarkable. For instance, just out of USC, she moved Mexico. Looking back she reflects, “What was I thinking? It was a little crazy at the time, because I didn’t know Spanish.” She found herself working in a Mexican prison with people who had addiction issues. Talking with me, she said,” Its funny, I haven’t talked about this in so long.” Read more in this interview.

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Try jumping in. It doesn’t have to be with big things. You could let yourself follow that impulse to say hello to a stranger or give someone a hug.

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August 6, 2018

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The World I Want to Live In

“Even though I am now almost completely blind due to the late embers of the naked sky of Hiroshima, when I first saw with the ‘vision of the heart,’ I finally understood that I am at last, truly able to see. When I had an epiphany two decades ago, I was convinced that forgiveness is the first step toward peace…My life story demonstrates how a heart twisted by hatred and revenge can be transformed by forgiveness, evolving to a path of peaceful wisdom and the essential work of healing human hearts.” In this sweet video, Takashi Tanemori shares his “vision” for the world after Hiroshima. { read more }

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Next time you feel anger at a loved one’s actions, try practicing “instant forgiveness,” opening your heart to your loved one’s reality in that moment.

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August 5, 2018

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Seeing the Whole

Our world is much richer, more beautiful, and more complex than we think–and it’s all happening right now, in this very moment. By widening our awareness to include the entire planet, encompassing both what we can and can’t see, we move toward a vision of earth where we are not merely on it, but a vital part in its processes. Consider the superhuman abilities of animals to see, hear, and smell better than humans. Or aerial views of the planet. Processes invisible to the naked eye. When we take it all in at once, the result can be “joy at the breathtaking beauty of the world; wonder at its occasional, deep strangeness; empathy with its suffering; [and] urgency toward the relief of that suffering.” Andrew Zolli invites us to see the earth in different ways in this illuminating and compelling essay. { read more }

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Marvel at the beauty of earth from above on GoogleEarth and contemplate your part in the whole. { more }

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August 4, 2018

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The Science of All Is One

Virtually anyone who turns to the news today will quickly see evidence of painful relationships between various ethnic groups in our communities. What should our response be to such violence of thought and speech if we personally encounter it in our own lives? In this heart-expanding piece, Betsy Leondar-Wright tells a touching story of how she lives her answer to the question of whether we should “call them out” or “call them in.” { read more }

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Who do you judge for the things they believe? Next time you encounter such a person, can you experiment by leaning in with curiosity and patience rather than chiding them for their beliefs?

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August 3, 2018

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Linda Cruse: Marmalade & Machine Guns

Linda Cruse spent a decade as a nurse, but needed a more steady schedule and extra income. She took an opportunity to work in pharmaceuticals, but it was killing her spirit, and she became very negative. After going temporarily blind from the stress of her new life, she made a promise to become more authentic and find her purpose. This led her to the decision to sell her possessions and travel the world volunteering. Linda travels to devastated areas to help as a nurse and to organize volunteers onsite and to bring in others from all over the world with unique skill sets, from business experts to magicians. Linda’s biggest gift is bringing unlikely allies together to help others. She has seen the benefits companies enjoy by encouraging staff to see volunteering as an opportunity, and the joy it brings to those who volunteer. { read more }

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Everyone has the capacity to volunteer, whether it’s helping your neighbor carry heavy bags from their car, visiting the elderly in care facilities, or traveling the world like Linda Cruse. If you haven’t volunteered before, or it’s been awhile, take a look online or check local resources for opportunities that can get you started. If you’re a seasoned volunteer, take your service up a notch. Can you add more hours or take on helping with a special event? Maybe you can even journey to another area, city, or country to help those in need. Not only will you be giving back to communities that need it the most, you will also get a sense of fulfillment and joy from contributing and being of use to others.

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August 2, 2018

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Toward a New Conception of God

“Every human being is born with an intrinsic yearning to understand, to contact and, eventually, to serve something higher in ourselves and in the universe. Plato calls this yearning eros. It defines us as human beings — even more than our biological nature, our social conditioning or our ordinary reasoning capacity. Our modern world-view tragically misperceives and wrongly defines what it is to be human.” Jacob Needleman shares more in this insightful essay. { read more }

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How do you honor your own aspiration to connect with and serve something higher within yourself and our universe? For more inspiration read this in-depth interview with Needleman: “The Great Unknown is Me, Myself”. { more }

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August 1, 2018

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Today is a Gift

One afternoon, a group of people showed up a farmers’ market with armfuls of wrapping paper and colorful ribbons. They came to gift-wrap the entire street to remind everyone that the present moment is a gift. ” We are literally just wrapping up everything in sight” an organizer tells a passerby. Wrapping up the tables and chairs, placing bows on people and dogs — this video is a joyful reminder to celebrate the gift of today. { read more }

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Take time to notice and appreciate the present moment. Then share that appreciation with those around you.

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