Guest guest Posted December 1, 2003 Report Share Posted December 1, 2003 More words of wisdom from Bob to battle the Self-Depreciation Demon: Once you accept yourself, you can extend that kindness to others. As Jesus said, "love thy neighbor as thyself". Be tolerant not only of your neighbors, but also of complete strangers. To be tolerant does not mean you have to agree with everything everyone thinks, feels, or does. What it means is that you are secure enough in your own beliefs, feelings, and values that you are not threatened by differences. Usually, what you are intolerant of in others is unresolved in you. For example, the reformed smoker who disapproves of all smokers because he secretly still wants a cigarette. As you evolve, however, instead of thinking everyone should be just like you, a sign of spiritual immaturity, you realize that diversity is part of God's creation. You also become more tolerant as you realize we are all perfect yet imperfect parts of creation. You begin to celebrate differences rather than confronting them-- differences in your family, your intimate relationships, your friendships, your business relationships, and in the world. Even when people have serious problems, instead of judging them, you become compassionate. What our planet needs right now is a an endless flow of tolerance and compassion. HOMEWORK Make a list of all the people you have been intolerant of. After each name, note down (1) what exactly you are judging them for, and (2) what your fear is of becoming tolerant towards that person. After doing this, close your eyes, visualize the person, and imagine a feeling of compassion emanating from your heart and embracing him/her. Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2003 Report Share Posted December 1, 2003 I feel that I need to do this homework in regard to the Bush administration. I find that I am very judgmental of them and their motives. Sometimes I feel that my own sense of compassion is only extended to people I feel empathetic towards. It is truly hard to love someone who has very different values and beliefs. Hard to love one's enemies. I need to work on this. Ardis Kelly Leeper <blissnout > Mon, 1 Dec 2003 01:17:52 -0800 (PST) Battle of Self-Love over Self-Depreciation More words of wisdom from Bob to battle the Self-Depreciation Demon: Once you accept yourself, you can extend that kindness to others. As Jesus said, "love thy neighbor as thyself". Be tolerant not only of your neighbors, but also of complete strangers. To be tolerant does not mean you have to agree with everything everyone thinks, feels, or does. What it means is that you are secure enough in your own beliefs, feelings, and values that you are not threatened by differences. Usually, what you are intolerant of in others is unresolved in you. For example, the reformed smoker who disapproves of all smokers because he secretly still wants a cigarette. As you evolve, however, instead of thinking everyone should be just like you, a sign of spiritual immaturity, you realize that diversity is part of God's creation. You also become more tolerant as you realize we are all perfect yet imperfect parts of creation. You begin to celebrate differences rather than confronting them-- differences in your family, your intimate relationships, your friendships, your business relationships, and in the world. Even when people have serious problems, instead of judging them, you become compassionate. What our planet needs right now is a an endless flow of tolerance and compassion. HOMEWORK Make a list of all the people you have been intolerant of. After each name, note down (1) what exactly you are judging them for, and (2) what your fear is of becoming tolerant towards that person. After doing this, close your eyes, visualize the person, and imagine a feeling of compassion emanating from your heart and embracing him/her. Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now <http://us.rd./slv/mailtag/*http://companion./> Sponsor Terms of Service <> . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2003 Report Share Posted December 3, 2003 George Dubya Bush bugs me too! It was a nice turkey gesture, but definately staged. Hillary Clinton was in Afghanistan and he upstaged her. It was a complete act, but it did make the troops day. It was a win win, but not for Hillary! Hhhhaaaaa! KellyArdis Jackson <anandamama (AT) earthlink (DOT) net> wrote: I feel that I need to do this homework in regard to the Bush administration. I find that I am very judgmental of them and their motives. Sometimes I feel that my own sense of compassion is only extended to people I feel empathetic towards. It is truly hard to love someone who has very different values and beliefs. Hard to love one's enemies. I need to work on this.Ardis Kelly Leeper <blissnout > Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2003 01:17:52 -0800 (PST)Subject: Battle of Self-Love over Self-Depreciation More words of wisdom from Bob to battle the Self-Depreciation Demon: Once you accept yourself, you can extend that kindness to others. As Jesus said, "love thy neighbor as thyself". Be tolerant not only of your neighbors, but also of complete strangers. To be tolerant does not mean you have to agree with everything everyone thinks, feels, or does. What it means is that you are secure enough in your own beliefs, feelings, and values that you are not threatened by differences. Usually, what you are intolerant of in others is unresolved in you. For example, the reformed smoker who disapproves of all smokers because he secretly still wants a cigarette. As you evolve, however, instead of thinking everyone should be just like you, a sign of spiritual immaturity, you realize that diversity is part of God's creation. You also become more tolerant as you realize we are all perfect yet imperfect parts of creation. You begin to celebrate differences rather than confronting them-- differences in your family, your intimate relationships, your friendships, your business relationships, and in the world. Even when people have serious problems, instead of judging them, you become compassionate. What our planet needs right now is a an endless flow of tolerance and compassion. HOMEWORK Make a list of all the people you have been intolerant of. After each name, note down (1) what exactly you are judging them for, and (2) what your fear is of becoming tolerant towards that person. After doing this, close your eyes, visualize the person, and imagine a feeling of compassion emanating from your heart and embracing him/her. Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now <http://us.rd./slv/mailtag/*http://companion./> Sponsor To from this group, send an email to:Your use of is subject to the Terms of Service <> . To from this group, send an email to:Your use of is subject to the Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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